Cardiovascular ICU Intensivist, Physician- Abington Jefferson Hospital

Jefferson Health Plans • Abington, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Health is seeking a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Physician to join its multidisciplinary cardiovascular critical care team in Abington, Pennsylvania. The physician provides advanced, evidence-based care to critically ill patients with complex cardiovascular conditions and works collaboratively with cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, advanced practice providers, nursing professionals, and other specialists.

The role includes comprehensive critical care management, assessment and treatment of complex cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary conditions, care for patients recovering from cardiac and cardiothoracic procedures, and management of life-threatening conditions and patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support. The physician participates in multidisciplinary care planning, emergency response, quality improvement, patient safety, education, mentorship, and—depending on individual interests and departmental opportunities—clinical research and scholarly activities.

Requirements

• MD or 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 managing critically ill patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical experience in a CVICU, 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care management for patients admitted to the CVICU.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients with complex cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Care for patients recovering from cardiac and cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including CABG, valve repair and replacement, and other advanced cardiovascular interventions.
• Manage cardiogenic shock, acute heart failure, hemodynamic instability, respiratory failure, and other life-threatening cardiovascular conditions.
• Manage patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support, including IABP, Impella, ECMO, and VADs, as applicable to the clinical program.
• Perform and interpret 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.
• Use advanced hemodynamic monitoring and diagnostic tools to guide clinical decisions and optimize outcomes.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds, treatment planning, and coordination of patient care.
• Respond to acute clinical emergencies and provide timely interventions.
• Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, advanced heart failure, anesthesiology, pulmonary and critical care, and other specialty teams.
• Coordinate patient-centered care with advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Communicate with patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, prognosis, and goals of care.
• Support transitions of care between the CVICU, step-down units, and other clinical services.
• Promote evidence-based practices and adherence to cardiovascular critical care protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives addressing patient safety, clinical outcomes, and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to developing and refining CVICU clinical protocols and best practices.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers, as applicable.
• Contribute to a collaborative learning environment and engage in clinical research, scholarly activities, and institutional initiatives based on individual interests and departmental opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
• Medical insurance access for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree