MD or DO degree with board certification in Critical Care or Cardiothoracic Surgery
Substantial experience in cardiac anesthesia, cardiothoracic surgery ICU, or advanced inpatient care
Proven leadership ability in complex and time-sensitive environments
Strong communication, collaboration, and team-building skills
Eligibility for New York State medical licensure
Responsibilities
Provide expert care to high-acuity cardiac surgery patients
Implement and standardize clinical protocols and best practices
Lead quality improvement and patient outcomes initiatives
Collaborate with surgery, anesthesia, cardiology, nursing, and allied health teams
Mentor trainees and advanced practice providers
Drive strategic growth and innovation in CTICU and perioperative pathways
Benefits
Opportunity for leadership in shaping cardiothoracic surgical care
Involvement in multidisciplinary care and education
Access to high-performing academic health system resources
Potential for innovative program development
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Description
This position is designed for a physician with demonstrated leadership capability and interest in shaping the future of cardiothoracic surgical care. The successful candidate will provide expert care to high-acuity cardiac surgery patients while playing a key role in multidisciplinary coordination, quality oversight, protocol development, and education across the continuum of care.
Clinical responsibilities span the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) and acute cardiovascular surgery units, with expanded leadership opportunities in: • Implementation and standardization of clinical protocols and best practices • Quality improvement and outcomes initiatives • Interdisciplinary collaboration across surgery, anesthesia, cardiology, nursing, and allied health teams • Education and mentorship of trainees and advanced practice providers • Strategic growth and innovation within the CTICU and perioperative cardiac care pathways
This role is ideal for candidates with prior experience or aspirations in clinical leadership, program development, or operational excellence within a high-performing academic health system.
Qualifications
Qualifications • MD or DO degree with board certification in Critical Care or Cardiothoracic Surgery • Substantial critical care experience in cardiac anesthesia, cardiothoracic surgery ICU, and/or advanced cardiovascular inpatient care • Demonstrated leadership ability in complex, time-sensitive clinical environments • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and team-building skills • Eligibility for New York State medical licensure
Core Competencies • Expert clinical judgment in high-acuity cardiac and surgical critical care • Strong leadership and decision-making skills • Excellence in interdisciplinary communication and coordination • Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based, and outcomes-driven care
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their qualifications and leadership interests to Michael Querijero: [redacted]
The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual salary may not fall within the listed salary range; consideration will be made for experience, training, hospital/community need, and other factors. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
The salary range will be $400,000 to $800,000 or comparable to experience.
