Cardiac Intensivist – Heart and Vascular Intensive Care Unit (HVICU)

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is seeking a Cardiac Intensivist to coordinate care in the Heart and Vascular Intensive Care Unit. The role requires fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine and offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits. This position provides an opportunity to work with a dedicated team and contribute to the care of complex cardiovascular patients.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and CME package

Comprehensive benefits including PSLF eligibility

Employee wellness resources and work/life programs

Networking opportunities across all specialties

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine.
• Experience in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology preferred.
• Possess or able to obtain an unrestricted PA Medical License.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of dedicated HVICU for cardiovascular patients.
• Establish governance expectations for ECMO patients.
• Collaborate to develop pre- and post-OHS care protocols.

Skills

Critical Care Medicine

Cardiovascular Care

ECMO

Education

Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine

Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine

Job description

Cardiac Intensivist – Heart and Vascular Intensive Care Unit (HVICU)

Department of Anesthesia

Job Description

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Anesthesiologist or Emergency Medicine Physician with fellowship training in Critical Care medicine and a particular interest/experience in cardiovascular care. The Intensivist service will have night Advanced Practice Provider (APP) coverage, physician leadership coverage, and other supportive clinical team members. The Cardiac Surgery practice includes four surgeons, six PAs, and two CRNPs. The Intensivist will coordinate all aspects of the dedicated HVICU related to both pre-op and post-op Open Heart Surgery (OHS) patients, as well as other cardiovascular patients suitable for this service (VAD, TEVAR, major open vascular, EVAR, IABP, complex TAVR, heart failure, etc.).

We seek candidates with a special interest in VA and VV ECMO, as the Intensivist physicians will help establish governance expectations for ECMO patients at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. The physicians will collaborate with Lancaster General Hospital and the Critical Care Alliance across PENN Medicine to develop pre- and post-OHS care protocols and pathways.

The qualified candidate may be integrated into the Department of Anesthesiology at Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health with potential appointment opportunities within the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Requirements:

• Critical Care Medicine Fellowship training is required.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Anesthesiology considered.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine considered.
• Specialty training in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine.
• Possess or able to obtain an unrestricted PA Medical License.
• Be in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs.

Interested candidates should send their CV to: Ashleigh Cole, Manager of Provider Recruitment at [e-mail]

Why Penn Medicine?

• Featured as a Forbes Top Employer.
• Competitive compensation and CME package.
• Comprehensive benefits, including PSLF eligibility, strong retirement plans, dependent tuition benefits, CME, and time off programs.
• Onboarding and orientation programs tailored for individual education, including EMR training.
• Employee wellness resources and work/life programs, with efforts to reduce in-basket burden and after-hours clinical work.
• Access to in-system referrals for patients.
• Networking opportunities across all specialties within Penn Medicine.

Learn more and submit your CV at: https://careers.pennmedicine.org/search/physician/jobs

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PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other legally protected status.