Academic Critical Care Intensivist CTICU Leader

American Health Care Strategies; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC invite board-certified or board-eligible intensivists to join the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit at UPMC Presbyterian. The role emphasizes high-acuity care for post-cardiac surgery patients, with a commitment to education and scholarly activity.

Successful candidates will provide attending-level critical care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to quality improvement and academic missions while potentially serving

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in critical care medicine.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provide attending-level critical care in the CTICU for high-acuity cardiothoracic patients.
• Lead multidisciplinary ICU rounds and develop evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
• Supervise and teach fellows, residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers; maintain timely documentation.
• Engage in quality improvement, patient safety, and operational initiatives; contribute to academic mission.

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC invite board-certified or board-eligible intensivists to join the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit at UPMC Presbyterian. The role emphasizes high-acuity care for post-cardiac surgery patients, with a commitment to education and scholarly activity.

Successful candidates will provide attending-level critical care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to quality improvement and academic missions while potentially serving