Faculty.Professor.Assistant - Part-Time

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Critical Care Medicine invites a part-time BE/BC Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist to join our faculty. The role emphasizes clinical care in UPMC ICUs and active involvement in education of fellows, residents, and students.

Ideal candidates possess MD or DO with PCCM board eligibility or certification, strong communication skills, and a commitment to education, research, and DEI within pediatric cardiac critical care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required and board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to education and diversity in health sciences.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in one or more ICUs within the UPMC Health system.
• Participate in the education of fellows, residents, and students.
• Collaborate with physician leaders across specialties to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to departmental goals and scholarly activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

MD or DO

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine board-certified/eligible

Dual board in Cardiology or Advanced Cardiac Critical Care (desirable)

Job description

Department of Critical Care Medicine

School of Medicine

Faculty Position – BE/BC Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist - Part-Time

Description External:

The Department of Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh is actively seeking a part-time BE/BC intensivist to join our Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Division faculty. Opportunities for clinicians, clinician-educators, and clinician-scientists are available. Candidates must possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate a strong dedication to educating the next generation of clinicians. The ideal candidate will showcase exceptional clinical expertise, an ability to collaborate effectively with physician leaders from various specialties, and the aptitude to implement changes that align with best medical practices, institutional goals, and regulatory requirements. The candidate is expected to provide clinical care in one or more ICUs in the UPMC Health system; and actively participate in the education of fellows, residents, and students.

Minimum objective qualifications; other desirable qualifications:

The selected candidate must have an MD or DO and be board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine by a US accreditation board. Dual board eligibility/certification in Cardiology or Advanced Cardiac Critical Care training is desirable. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. The candidate should exhibit a strong commitment to educating the next generation of clinicians, advancing the field of pediatric cardiac critical care medicine through research, and advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the health sciences.

About the Department:

Every year, physicians and families of more than 18,000 patients with heart disease choose the Heart Institute at CHP when they need the most advanced cardiac care. The CHP Heart Institute ranks as one of the top 10 US News and World Report Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery programs in the United States. At the forefront are the 12-bed CICU and 21-bed CICU/Acute Care complex, especially designed to meet the needs of pediatric patients with both congenital and acquired heart disease. The CICU admits approximately 500 patients annually (children of all ages and adults) and specializes in perioperative management of patients with complex congenital heart disease, adult congenital heart disease, advanced management of patients with decompensated heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, ventricular assist devices, and heart and lung transplantation. The suitable candidate will join a dedicated and cohesive team of cardiac intensivists and pediatric advanced practice providers, and shall benefit from the mentorship, academic resources, and research opportunities offered by the Department of Critical Care Medicine, Safar Center for Resuscitation Research, and Center for Research, Investigation, and Systems Modeling of Acute Illness (CRISMA).

Rank and/or title; salary range or minimum:

Appointment rank of Assistant Professor, non-tenure is anticipated. Requisition #26006405. The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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