Division Chief, Pediatric Critical Care
Description
Pediatric Search Partners has been engaged for the search for a Division Chief of Pediatric Critical Care to join University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. This prestigious role offers a unique opportunity to lead, develop and advance the division at a children’s hospital recognized among the nation’s top 50 in all 11 specialties, seven of which are in the top 25, in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Children’s Hospitals rankings for 2025-26. In addition, UH Rainbow is honored to be ranked as the #3 Best Children’s Hospital in the Midwest and #3 in Ohio. We seek a committed leader who is passionate about furthering the tradition of excellence and dedication to the hospital’s mission: To Heal, To Teach, To Discover.
The Opportunity
Appointed by and reporting to the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, the Division Chief will serve as the clinical, operational, and academic leader of Pediatric Critical Care medicine. This individual will define and advance the vision for the Division.
The Chief will lead and mentor a dedicated and collegial team of twelve pediatric intensivists, which includes a well-respected fellowship program with nine fellows, and ensure the continued delivery of exceptional care in the 20-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, which cares for approximately 1600 critically ill children each year and the 10-bed Pediatric Sedation Unit.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Board Certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
- Demonstrated leadership skills with at least five years’ experience
- Excellent clinical skills as well as strong communication skills and emotional intelligence
- Academic accomplishments commensurate with appointment at the associate or full professor level with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead collaborative efforts with hospital and health system leadership to ensure the highest-quality care in a professional, cost-effective manner.
- Ensures collaborative integration of medical, trauma, and surgical subspecialty services in the Pediatric ICU.
- Oversee faculty development, including clinical training, mentorship, scholarly activity and the promotion process.
- Ensure that faculty are engaged in scholarly activity that includes clinical training and mentorship to residents, fellows and medical students.
- Assign clinical coverage and optimize workflow across inpatient and ambulatory settings.
- Champion a culture of collaboration, innovation, professionalism and integrity.
- Represent and advocate for the Division within departmental and hospital leadership.
- Maintain oversight of clinical quality, operational administration, and financial performance.
- Serve as an advocate and representative of the Divisional faculty in leadership activities.
About UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
Founded in 1887, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital is an internationally renowned, 244-bed children’s hospital and pediatric academic center with experts in 20 medical divisions and 10 surgical specialties. As a leader in advanced pediatric care, UH Rainbow provides unique services, including cutting-edge cancer, cellular and immune therapies, heart and surgical care, and Northeast Ohio’s only single-site provider of advanced maternal fetal medicine and neonatology services.
As a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, ECMO Center and a pediatric affiliate of Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, UH Rainbow offers access to novel therapies, advanced technologies and clinical discoveries long before they are available nationwide. Rainbow pediatric specialists – all of whom serve on the faculty at the School of Medicine – are engaged in today’s most advanced clinical research and are widely regarded as the best in the nation.
About Cleveland
Cleveland continues to gain national attention as a highly livable, culturally rich, and increasingly dynamic city. Known for its affordability, strong neighborhoods, major healthcare and academic institutions, and welcoming community, the region offers an appealing combination of professional opportunity and quality of life.
The city’s cultural assets are particularly impressive. University Circle was named the No. 3 Best Arts District in the nation in the 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, placing Cleveland among the country’s leading destinations for museums, galleries, music, and the performing arts. The district is home to the Cleveland Museum of Art, Severance Music Center, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and Case Western Reserve University.
Cleveland also ranked No. 41 nationally in Resonance Consultancy’s 2026 America’s Best Cities report, which highlights the city’s growing corporate presence, continued downtown investment, cultural attractions, and relative affordability. The report points to major developments including Sherwin-Williams’ new global headquarters, expansion of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, significant new residential and hospitality investment, and continued lakefront and riverfront development.
Greater Cleveland’s surrounding communities add to the region’s appeal. In U.S. News & World Report’s 2026–27 Best Places to Live rankings, Mentor was named the No. 1 best place to live in Ohio and No. 88 nationally, while Parma ranked No. 2 in Ohio and No. 165 nationally. These communities reflect one of the region’s strongest advantages—the ability to combine good schools, desirable neighborhoods, employment opportunities, and a comparatively affordable cost of living.
Cleveland offers diverse neighborhoods, highly regarded public and private schools, renowned universities, a nationally recognized food scene, abundant parks and recreation, beaches and boating on Lake Erie, and hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails. Sports fans enjoy the Cavaliers, Browns, and Guardians, while Cleveland Hopkins International Airport provides convenient access to destinations throughout the United States and beyond.
How to apply
For complete details and confidential consideration, please submit your CV and cover letter to:
Glenda Church Smith, Principal
Pediatric Search Partners
877-440-3832 Telephone
214-850-3094 Text
