Intensivist-Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit

Catholic Health • West Islip, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Good Samaritan University Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, is seeking an Intensivist for its 10-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) in West Islip, New York. The unit provides care for patients with surgical and medical cardiovascular disease in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary setting. The physician will provide comprehensive critical care across the cardiovascular disease spectrum, including postoperative cardiothoracic surgery, advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, structural heart interventions, ECMO and other mechanical circulatory support, and general cardiac critical care.

The Intensivist will work in a co-managed unit with cardiothoracic surgeons, heart failure specialists, interventional cardiologists, advanced practice providers, and specialized critical care nurses. The position includes 12-hour shifts and offers full-time employment. The hospital anticipates continued growth in CVICU volume and acuity with planned future critical care expansion.

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 an appropriate specialty board, such as ABA, ABIM, ABS, or ABEM.
• Active New York State medical license or eligibility for New York State licensure.
• Active DEA registration and required ACLS/BLS life-support certifications.
• Eligibility for medical staff appointment and clinical privileges at Good Samaritan University Hospital.
• Outstanding clinical acumen, 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 VA/VV ECMO, Impella, IABP, and cardiogenic shock management.
• 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/mechanical circulatory support, and acute cardiac critical care patients.
• Manage mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and mechanical circulatory support devices 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, including central venous access, arterial lines, chest tubes, intubations, and bedside ultrasound or echocardiography, consistent with training and privileges.
• Direct management 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

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