Faculty.Professor.Professor - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC seeks a board-eligible or board-certified intensivist to join the faculty in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) at UPMC Presbyterian. The department welcomes clinicians, clinician-educators, and clinician-scientists committed to high-quality multidisciplinary care, trainee education, and the department’s academic mission.

The successful candidate will provide attending-level critical care for a high-acuity cardiothoracic population. Patients include those recovering from cardiac and thoracic surgery and those with cardiogenic shock, respiratory failure, pulmonary hypertension, advanced heart failure, complex arrhythmias, or needs for temporary or durable mechanical circulatory support, ECMO, ventricular assist devices, Impella support, or intra-aortic balloon pump therapy. The role involves clinical judgment, advanced hemodynamic management, effective communication, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams.

The academic appointment will be at the rank of Professor in the non-tenure stream, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and academic accomplishments. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of three references, and any required application materials through the University of Pittsburgh Talent Center, position 26005954. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in critical care medicine by a United States accreditation board.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Accredited critical care training; base training may be in internal medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, neurology, or another relevant discipline.
• Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and sound clinical judgment.
• Commitment to teamwork, education, patient-centered care, and a respectful and inclusive academic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior clinical experience or focused training in cardiothoracic critical care, ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, advanced hemodynamic management, perioperative cardiothoracic care, echocardiography, quality improvement, education, or clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical coverage in the CTICU at UPMC Presbyterian.
• Lead multidisciplinary ICU rounds.
• Develop and implement evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
• Supervise and teach fellows, residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and operational initiatives.
• Support an inclusive learning and clinical environment.
• Potentially provide clinical care in other ICUs across the UPMC Health System based on departmental needs, clinical expertise, and mutual agreement.

What This Job Offers

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