Community Pediatric Critical Care Physician and Medical Director

WashU Medicine

Washington University School of Medicine (WashU Medicine) and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, in partnership with CoxHealth in Springfield, Missouri, are seeking a board‑certified/eligible Pediatric Critical Care Medicine physician to join and lead our WashU Regional Physicians (WURP) Pediatric Critical Care Medicine team.

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The successful candidate will join an established, collaborative group providing high‑quality care in the six‑bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Cox Medical Center South.

Cox South is a 706-bed facility which includes a six-bed PICU staffed by 2 full-time physicians with PRN assistance. The 33-bed Level III NICU is covered 24/7 by our team of Neonatologists and NNPs, and our 26-bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit is staffed by board-certified pediatric hospitalists. Other pediatric specialists include endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, and more. The Cox Air Care program and the Children's Ambulance provide services for newborn emergency transports. Cox South has been affiliated with the Children's Miracle Network since 1986.

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This integrated pediatric ecosystem ensures seamless collaboration across inpatient, critical care, neonatal, and subspecialty services. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to practice high‑acuity pediatric critical care within a strong regional network supported by WashU faculty and resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality critical care coverage for the PICU at Cox South
• Collaborate with hospitalists, neonatologists, subspecialists, and transport teams
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical initiatives, and educational activities aligned with WashU standards
• Support the mission of WashU Regional Physicians in expanding access to exceptional pediatric care across the region

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree

• Board-certified/eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

• Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits package, including Washington University tuition benefit

• CME allowance

• Why Springfield

• Located in the scenic Ozarks, Springfield offers the perfect blend of big-city amenities and small-town charm. With a low cost of living, excellent schools, and easy access to outdoor recreation, Springfield is an ideal place to live and raise a family. Enjoy a vibrant arts scene, local dining, and a welcoming community that makes you feel right at home.

• About WashU Medicine

• As global leaders in advancing human health, WashU Medicine has been at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in science and clinical care since its founding in 1891.

• Here, clinical observations spark new investigations, cross-disciplinary teams share transformative insights and bold thinking thrives in every corner of our institution. This is where breakthroughs belong to everyone.

• Our nationally ranked medical center unites nearly 2,000 pioneering minds across 78 specialties and 130+ locations to pursue newer methods, bolder exploration and braver paths to the treatment of every illness.

• Located in the heart of America, we’re strategically surrounded by patients of every background whose diverse experiences shape inclusive solutions that make a difference everywhere.

• The Washington University Medical Campus is home to nationally ranked Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Barnes-Jewish Hospital — the fifth largest hospital in the country — and other allied health institutions.

• Posted September 28, 2026