Pediatrix Critical Care of Southern Puget Sound

Also called a pediatric critical care physician, is a specialist within the medical field. They earned this designation by undergoing training in pediatrics and completing three years of additional training in pediatric critical care medicine. A pediatric intensivist is usually the lead PICU physician and will direct the medical care of PICU patients. Advanced practitioners and physician assistants often work in collaboration with pediatric intensivists.

Hospital-based pediatricians who provide specialized inpatient care and treatment to children who require hospitalization due to an illness or injury. Pediatric hospitalists have completed a residency with emphasis on inpatient management of newborns, infants, children and adolescents.