Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) - Intensivist (Camden, NJ)

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 401,000 - 490,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, is seeking a Full-Time CVICU Intensivist to join its cardiovascular program. The role involves managing critically ill cardiovascular patients in a high-acuity CVICU, working closely with cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and heart failure teams to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Ideal candidates hold an MD/DO, completed relevant residency and fellowship, and are board eligible/certified.

Qualifications

• Board certification or board eligibility in a relevant field (Pulmonary/Critical Care, Critical Care, or Anesthesiology with Critical Care fellowship).
• New Jersey medical license or eligibility for licensure.
• Experience in cardiovascular critical care and mechanical circulatory support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care for CVICU patients.
• Collaborate with cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage complex cardiovascular conditions including cardiogenic shock and advanced hemodynamic monitoring.
• Participate in clinical decision-making, care coordination, and patient safety initiatives.
• Support development of a high-performing cardiovascular critical care program.

Skills

Cardiovascular critical care

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Education

MD or DO

Residency and fellowship training

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 otherlocations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

CVICU Intensivist - Full Time

Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital | Camden, New Jersey

Join Virtua's Cardiovascular Critical Care Team

Virtua Medical Group is seeking a Full-Time CVICU Intensivist to join our growing cardiovascular program at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, New Jersey.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated critical care physician to provide exceptional care to critically ill cardiovascular patients in a collaborative, high-acuity clinical environment. The successful candidate will work closely with cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, advanced heart failure, and multidisciplinary critical care teams to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.

About the Opportunity

As a member of our cardiovascular intensive care team, you will play an integral role in the management of complex cardiac patients, including those with advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, mechanical circulatory support needs, and postoperative cardiac surgery complications.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide comprehensive critical care management for patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).
• Collaborate with cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, advanced heart failure specialists, advanced practice providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage complex cardiovascular conditions, including cardiogenic shock, acute decompensated heart failure, and patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical circulatory support.
• Participate in clinical decision-making, care coordination, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
• Support evidence-based practices and the continued development of a high-performing cardiovascular critical care program.

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Completion of an accredited residency and fellowship training appropriate to the position.
• Board certification or board eligibility in an appropriate specialty, such as Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, or Anesthesiology with Critical Care fellowship training.
• New Jersey medical license or eligibility for New Jersey licensure.
• Experience in cardiovascular critical care, cardiogenic shock, and mechanical circulatory support is preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care.

Why Join Virtua?

At Virtua, we believe exceptional healthcare starts with exceptional people. Join a physician-led, team-oriented health system committed to clinical excellence, innovation, professional growth, and compassionate care.

Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital offers a comprehensive cardiovascular program, including advanced heart failure services and a DNV-accredited Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) program.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Paid time off and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and collaboration across an integrated health system.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cardiovascular care throughout South Jersey.

Join Our Team

In compliance with New Jersey pay transparency laws, all physician roles include a posted minimum base salary. The minimum base salary for this position is $445,000.00 per year.

Final compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and prevailing market factors.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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