Physician, Cardiovascular ICU

Main Line Health; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

CME allowance

Robust retirement plan with pension

Top-tier health and wellness options

Job summary

Main Line Health's Lankenau Heart Institute in Ardmore is seeking a Cardiovascular ICU Physician to join their expanding cardiac care team. In this role, you'll provide high-acuity care for postoperative cardiothoracic surgery patients within a state-of-the-art 16-bed CTICU.

The position requires primary board certification and an active Pennsylvania medical license, along with a strong background in cardiothoracic critical care. Competitive compensation and benefits, including generous vacation and CME allowance, are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical background in cardiothoracic critical care.
• Commitment to education, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity care for postoperative cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical judgment in managing complex cardiac surgical cases.
• Provide 24/7 coverage in a collaborative team.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Cardiothoracic critical care

Education

Primary Board in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, or Anesthesiology

Active Pennsylvania medical license or eligibility

Job description

Cardiovascular ICU Physician

Location: Philadelphia Suburbs, PA

Organization: Main Line Health / Lankenau Heart Institute

Employment Type: Full Time

Main Line Health’s Lankenau Heart Institute (LHI), located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, is seeking a Cardiovascular ICU Physician to join our expanding cardiac surgery and critical care team. This position supports a high-volume, nationally recognized cardiothoracic surgical program and provides care in our 16-bed Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU), offering advanced care for the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery patients.

Our CTICU manages patients undergoing complex and minimally invasive valve repair, coronary bypass, aortic surgery, robotic cardiac surgery, and transcatheter interventions, in addition to supporting an active mechanical circulatory support program (ECMO and VAD).

Summary of Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide high-acuity care for postoperative cardiothoracic surgery patients in a multidisciplinary ICU setting.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical judgment in managing complex cardiac surgical cases.
• Provide 24/7 coverage within a collaborative team of surgeons, PAs, NPs, and critical care nurses.
• Manage patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support (ECMO, VAD).

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with operating cardiac surgeons to ensure continuity of care and optimal outcomes.
• Foster effective teamwork and communication across the surgical and critical care teams.

Education & Training

• Participate in teaching, training, and educational activities for students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers.

Program Highlights

• LHI’s cardiac surgery program is a high-volume, quaternary referral center renowned for innovation and excellence in cardiothoracic care.
• Extensive minimally invasive surgical program, including robotic CABG, miniMV, and miniSAVR.
• Expertise in catheter-based procedures such as TAVR, TMVR, and TEVAR.
• National leaders in international clinical trials featuring novel surgical and transcatheter technologies.
• Over 90% of isolated valve procedures performed minimally invasively.
• Approximately 50% of CABG procedures performed robotically or via hybrid techniques.
• Active site for numerous transcatheter and open surgical investigational trials.

Qualifications

• Primary Board in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, or Anesthesiology.
• Active Pennsylvania medical license or eligibility.
• Strong clinical background in cardiothoracic critical care.
• Commitment to education, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

Benefits and Compensation

Highly competitive compensation package, including base salary and performance incentives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive generous vacation, CME allowance, robust retirement plan with pension, and top-tier health and wellness options.

Ideal Location

Located minutes from Philadelphia, the position offers proximity to world-class dining, arts, and entertainment alongside the charm of suburban living. Access to top public and private schools ensures excellent education for your family.