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 position is open to 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 high-acuity cardiothoracic patients, including patients recovering from cardiac or 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. These therapies may include extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, ventricular assist devices, Impella support, and intra-aortic balloon pump therapy. The role involves clinical judgment, advanced hemodynamic management, effective communication, and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

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. Application review will continue 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.
• Experience or focused training in ECMO or mechanical circulatory support.
• Experience or focused training in advanced hemodynamic management or perioperative cardiothoracic care.
• Experience or focused training in 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.
• Work closely with cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiology, heart failure, transplant, perfusion, advanced practice providers, nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• 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: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree