Cardiac Intensivist

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Opportunity: Full-Time Faculty Position

Our organization is on the lookout for dedicated full-time faculty members. The primary focus of this role will be as an Intensivist in a cutting-edge 30-bed Heart and Vascular Critical Care Unit (HVI CCU). The remaining responsibilities will align with the candidate's primary specialty. The HVI CCU team is responsible for the medical management of patients requiring complex therapies and interventions for advanced cardiac and pulmonary failure. This includes procedures such as Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation, cardiac transplantation, complex cardiac and vascular surgeries, and various subspecialties within cardiology. Our Intensivists collaborate closely with a team of acute care nurse practitioners and anesthesia intensivists to ensure continuous, high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical management for patients in the HVI CCU.
• Engage in clinical, teaching, and research activities as part of the faculty.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Medical degree (M.D., D.O., or equivalent from a foreign institution).

• Completion of an accredited residency program in one of the following specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Pulmonology, or Anesthesiology.

• Completion of an accredited fellowship in Critical Care Medicine, Heart Failure, or Transplant/Mechanical Circulatory Support.

• Must be eligible or currently licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania, and board eligible or certified by a relevant specialty board, or demonstrate comparable competence as assessed through the credentialing process.

Working Environment

Our organization is Central Pennsylvania's sole academic medical center, encompassing multiple hospitals, clinical and research institutes, along with the Penn State College of Medicine. The Heart and Vascular Institute (PSHHVI) is a collaborative entity that delivers comprehensive heart and vascular care, featuring a team of interdisciplinary experts from all relevant subspecialties. Recently, we celebrated 50 years of ventricular assist device care and our 600th heart transplant. This collaborative approach enhances teamwork among providers and optimizes patient care. We serve as a quaternary center, offering advanced treatments for cardiovascular diseases. Our campus is located in Hershey, PA, a welcoming town and a popular tourist destination conveniently situated near major cities such as New York City, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Baltimore.

Benefits and Growth Opportunities

Joining our team offers numerous benefits, including opportunities for professional development, a supportive work environment, and the chance to make a significant impact in the field of cardiovascular care.