Intensivist – Cardiac ICU

Nevada System of Higher Education•Naperville, IL

3d•$250 - $325•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide high-quality, appropriate, and cost-effective critical care to patients in the Cardiac ICU, with a primary focus on post–cardiac surgery and complex cardiovascular disease. This role offers a daytime-only schedule within a highly collaborative and well-supported care model. About the Cardiac ICU 22-bed Cardiac-Neuro ICU (separate Neuro-ICU service) Average daily census: 12–14 patients Primary patient population includes: Post–open heart cardiac surgery patients Acute coronary syndromes, including STEMI Post-cardiac procedural patients Advanced heart failure Electrophysiology-related admissions Other complex cardiovascular disease states The Cardiac ICU is co-located with a Neuro ICU that is staffed and managed by a separate dedicated Neuro ICU team Staffing & Coverage Model Daytime coverage: In-house cardiac intensivist Dedicated APC support Monday–Friday 7a-5p Nighttime coverage: In-house APC coverage for 12-hour night shifts Overnight medical intensivist available for new admissions and acute medical concerns Cardiac intensivist available by phone as backup support as needed This structure provides strong overnight coverage while preserving a daytime-only intensivist role

Requirements

MD or DO
Fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine
Cardiac Critical Care, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Anesthesia Critical Care, or equivalent experience
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine
Active Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain)
Current DEA registration
ACLS certification
Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary cardiac care team

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive critical care management for post–cardiac surgery and complex cardiology patients
Lead multidisciplinary rounds for Cardiac ICU patients
Collaborate closely with: Cardiac surgery, Cardiology (interventional, heart failure, electrophysiology), APC colleagues and ICU nursing staff
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat critically ill cardiovascular patients
Supervise and support APCs involved in cardiac ICU care
Exercise independent medical judgment in all aspects of patient care
Order and interpret diagnostic studies, procedures, and therapeutic interventions
Prescribe evidence-based therapies for critically ill cardiac patients
Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Epic
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and program development
Contribute to education of staff, trainees, and learners as assigned