Intensivist-Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit-PD

Catholic Health • West Islip, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is seeking an Intensivist for its 10-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) in West Islip, New York. The high-acuity unit provides care for patients with surgical and medical cardiovascular disease within a multidisciplinary, co-managed model.

The physician will provide comprehensive critical care to patients including those recovering from cardiothoracic surgery, requiring ECMO or other mechanical circulatory support, experiencing advanced heart failure or cardiogenic shock, undergoing structural heart procedures, or presenting with acute coronary syndromes, life-threatening arrhythmias, post-cardiac arrest syndrome, or multisystem organ failure. The Intensivist will collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons, heart failure specialists, interventional cardiologists, advanced practice providers, and specialized nurses, and help advance the cardiovascular service line.

The position is per diem, with flexible scheduling based on unit needs and 12-hour shifts. The posting also labels the schedule “Full Time.” The hospital is a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and an ANCC Magnet-recognized hospital.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited residency, such as Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, or Emergency Medicine, and an accredited Critical Care Medicine fellowship.
• Board certified or board eligible in Critical Care Medicine through the appropriate specialty board, such as ABA, ABIM, ABS, or ABEM.
• Active New York State medical license or eligibility for NYS licensure.
• Active DEA registration and required ACLS/BLS life-support certifications.
• Eligibility for medical staff appointment and clinical privileges at Good Samaritan University Hospital.
• Strong clinical judgment, procedural expertise, transparent communication skills, and commitment to team-based care.

Nice To Haves

• Dedicated experience in a mixed Cardiovascular ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, or Cardiac Care Unit caring for high-acuity surgical and medical cardiac patients.
• Advanced expertise in mechanical circulatory support, including VA/VV ECMO, Impella, and IABP, and management of cardiogenic shock.
• Strong background in structural heart care, advanced heart failure management, and postoperative cardiothoracic surgery recovery.
• Interest in bedside echocardiography/CCE, clinical education, program development, and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct critical care management for postoperative cardiothoracic surgery, advanced heart failure, structural heart, ECMO/MCS, and acute cardiac critical care patients.
• Manage mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and mechanical circulatory support devices, including VA/VV ECMO, Impella, and IABP, within approved privileges.
• Lead daily interprofessional rounds, develop individualized treatment plans, and coordinate decisions across surgical, cardiology, heart failure, and consulting services.
• Perform bedside critical care procedures, such as central venous access, arterial lines, chest tubes, intubations, and diagnostic or bedside ultrasound/echocardiography, consistent with training and privileges.
• Direct care during acute destabilization, cardiogenic shock escalation, and transitions of care.
• Mentor and provide clinical supervision and hands-on education to advanced practice providers, fellows, residents, and nursing staff.
• Discuss goals of care, prognosis, and treatment strategies compassionately and transparently with patients and families.
• Participate in CVICU protocol development, quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and multidisciplinary committees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, including $0 in-network physician services under eligible Catholic Health medical plans.
• Employer-funded pension plan and 403(b) retirement savings options.
• Tuition assistance and CME allowance.
• Life and disability insurance, supplemental coverage, and voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree