Lead Physician, Cardiothoracic Surgical Acute and Critical Care

NYU Langone Health

$400K — $500K+*
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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 clinical environments
  • Exceptional 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
  • Oversee quality improvement and outcomes initiatives
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across various specialties
  • Educate and mentor trainees and advanced practice providers
  • Drive strategic growth and innovation within the CTICU and perioperative pathways

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
  • Access to cutting-edge clinical protocols and practices
  • Collaborative work environment with diverse medical professionals
  • Involvement in quality improvement initiatives
  • Support for education and mentorship in surgical care
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.

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