Cardiac Critical Care Anesthesiology Leader – ICU

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Section Head for Critical Care Anesthesiology to oversee clinical operations at the Thoracic & Cardiovascular ICU. You will serve as unit co-director, leading a dedicated team and providing vital patient care for complex cardiovascular surgical cases.

This position emphasizes leadership, academic activities, and is based onsite at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ideal candidates should be board-certified in Anesthesiology or fellowship-trained in Critical Care Anesthesiology.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Anesthesiology or Fellowship‑trained in Critical Care Anesthesiology.
• Significant experience in Cardiac Critical Care Anesthesiology if board certification not achieved.
• Experience leading a critical care team or directing an ICU unit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as unit co‑director for the TCVICU, overseeing clinical operations for a team.
• Lead a growing team of Critical Care Anesthesiology faculty members.
• Provide up to 30% of clinical time practicing operative anesthesia.
• Coordinate patient care for high‑acuity cardiovascular surgical patients.
• Engage in academic activities, research, and teaching.

Skills

Board Certified in Anesthesiology

Leadership in critical care

Research and teaching interest

Experience with ECMO and LVAD

Interprofessional care proficiency

Education

Fellowship-trained in Critical Care Anesthesiology

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, Louisiana is searching for a Section Head for Critical Care Anesthesiology. Qualified applicants will have the opportunity to serve as unit co-director for the Thoracic and Cardiovascular ICU (TCVICU) at Ochsner Medical Center, our 900-bed tertiary-care referral center.

Applicants should be Board Certified, Fellowship-trained Critical Care Anesthesiologists, or have significant experience with Cardiac Critical Care Anesthesiology. The successful candidate will lead a growing team of Critical Care Anesthesiology Faculty members within the Department of Anesthesiology. In addition to work in the ICU, if desired, this position could include up to 30% of clinical time practicing operative Anesthesiology. The Ochsner TCVICU employs an interprofessional care model covering 12 beds with a mix of patients spanning the entire spectrum of cardiovascular surgical disciplines including Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mechanical Circulatory Support (ECMO, LVAD, IABP, etc.) & Vascular Surgery. The Ochsner Medical Center TCVICU offers the opportunity to care for one of the highest acuity and most complex patient cohorts in the nation, as evidenced by our region-leading surgical case mix index.

Qualified candidates will have a strong interest in academics and research.We are a teaching program, with a fully accredited Anesthesiology residency as well as Adult Cardiac Anesthesia, Pulmonary Critical Care and Neurocritical Care fellowship programs. The OMC Department of Anesthesiology includes 70 Anesthesiologists, 100 CRNA’s, and >45 house staff, with an annual case volume of >80,000.

New Orleans is one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in America. Amenities include multiple universities, academic centers, professional sports teams, world-class dining, cultural interests, renowned live entertainment, and music.

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