Faculty.Professor.Professor - Full-Time
About The Position
The Department of Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh is actively seeking BE/BC intensivists to join our Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Division faculty. Opportunities for clinicians, clinician-educators, and clinician-scientists are available. Candidates must possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate a strong dedication to educating the next generation of clinicians. The ideal candidate will showcase exceptional clinical expertise, an ability to collaborate effectively with physician leaders from various specialties, and the aptitude to implement changes that align with best medical practices, institutional goals, and regulatory requirements. The candidate is expected to provide clinical care in one or more ICUs in the UPMC Health system; and actively participate in the education of fellows, residents, and students. Every year, physicians and families of more than 18,000 patients with heart disease choose the Heart Institute at CHP when they need the most advanced cardiac care. The CHP Heart Institute ranks as one of the top 10 US News and World Report Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery programs in the United States. At the forefront are the 12-bed CICU and 21-bed CICU/Acute Care complex, especially designed to meet the needs of pediatric patients with both congenital and acquired heart disease. The CICU admits approximately 500 patients annually (children of all ages and adults) and specializes in perioperative management of patients with complex congenital heart disease, adult congenital heart disease, advanced management of patients with decompensated heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, ventricular assist devices, and heart and lung transplantation. The suitable candidate will join a dedicated and cohesive team of cardiac intensivists and pediatric advanced practice providers, and shall benefit from the mentorship, academic resources, and research opportunities offered by the Department of Critical Care Medicine, Safar Center for Resuscitation Research, and Center for Research, Investigation, and Systems Modeling of Acute Illness (CRISMA).
Requirements
- MD or DO
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine by a US accreditation board
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong commitment to educating the next generation of clinicians
- Advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the health sciences
Nice To Haves
- Dual board eligibility/certification in Cardiology or Advanced Cardiac Critical Care training
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical care in one or more ICUs in the UPMC Health system
- Actively participate in the education of fellows, residents, and students
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
