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Job DetailsJefferson Health is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Physician to join our multidisciplinary cardiovascular critical care team in Abington, Pennsylvania.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide advanced, evidence-based care to critically ill patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cardiovascular critical care, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through collaboration, innovation, and compassionate care.
As a member of our cardiovascular critical care team, the selected physician will work closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, advanced practice providers, nursing professionals, and other specialists to provide comprehensive care to patients requiring intensive cardiovascular monitoring and treatment.
Job DescriptionClinical Care and Patient Management- Provide comprehensive critical care management for patients admitted to the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients with complex cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary conditions.
- Deliver specialized care to patients recovering from cardiac and cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair and replacement, and other advanced cardiovascular interventions.
- Manage patients experiencing cardiogenic shock, acute heart failure, hemodynamic instability, respiratory failure, and other life-threatening cardiovascular conditions.
- Provide clinical management of patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support, including intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), Impella devices, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and ventricular assist devices (VADs), as applicable to the clinical program.
- Perform and interpret appropriate critical care procedures, including central venous catheter placement, arterial line placement, endotracheal intubation, and other invasive monitoring procedures within the physician's training and privileges.
- Utilize advanced hemodynamic monitoring and diagnostic tools to guide clinical decision-making and optimize patient outcomes.
- Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds, treatment planning, and coordination of patient care.
- Respond to acute clinical emergencies and provide timely interventions for critically ill cardiovascular patients.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration- Collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, advanced heart failure, anesthesiology, pulmonary and critical care, and other specialty teams.
- Partner with advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Facilitate effective communication with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, prognosis, and goals of care.
- Support transitions of care between the CVICU, step-down units, and other clinical services.
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety- Promote evidence-based practices and adherence to established cardiovascular critical care protocols.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical outcomes, and operational efficiency.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of clinical protocols and best practices within the CVICU.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
Education and Academic Engagement- Participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers, as applicable.
- Contribute to a collaborative learning environment that encourages professional development and clinical excellence.
- Engage in clinical research, scholarly activities, and institutional initiatives based on individual interests and departmental opportunities.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in an appropriate specialty, such as Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, or Emergency Medicine, followed by relevant fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Critical Care Medicine through an applicable recognized specialty board.
- Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Eligibility for medical staff appointment and clinical privileges at Jefferson Health.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in the management of critically ill patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Preferred Qualifications- Previous clinical experience in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, or comparable high-acuity critical care environment.
- Fellowship training or focused clinical experience in cardiovascular or cardiothoracic critical care.
- Experience managing patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support, including ECMO, Impella, IABP, or VAD therapy.
- Expertise in advanced hemodynamic monitoring and management of cardiogenic shock.
- Experience caring for patients following complex cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
- Interest in medical education, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience working in an academic medical center or multidisciplinary cardiovascular care program.
Work ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub TypeRegular
Employee EntityAbington Memorial Hospital
Primary Location Address1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America
BenefitsJefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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