Physician - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Intensivist - Providence

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Predictable scheduling

Job summary

USA Health Systems in Mobile, Alabama, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Critical Care Intensivist to join the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). You will manage postoperative patients, with responsibilities including ECMO management, ventilator management, and high-acuity surgical care. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the advantages of coastal living with a low cost of living and high quality of life. Ideal candidates should have significant critical care experience and work collaboratively in a physician-led ICU.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Licensed with the State of Alabama board.
• Certified in the relevant clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary critical care physician for postoperative patients.
• Provide comprehensive care for high-acuity surgical patients.
• Work in collaboration with surgeons in a physician-led ICU.

Skills

Experience in high-acuity surgical or cardiovascular critical care

ECMO management

Ventilator management

Invasive monitoring

Hemodynamic support

Education

Graduation from an accredited medical school

Licensure with the State of Alabama board

Certification in clinical area

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

USA Health Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Critical Care Intensivist to join a dedicated Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) supporting a rapidly expanding cardiothoracic and vascular surgery program. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a physician-led ICU with close collaboration alongside cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons.

The CVICU Intensivist will serve as the primary critical care physician for postoperative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients, including those requiring ECMO and other forms of mechanical circulatory and respiratory support. The clinical practice encompasses the management of complex, high-acuity patients following CABG, valve and aortic surgery, major thoracic procedures, and advanced open and endovascular vascular surgeries. The intensivist will play a key role in the care of patients with cardiogenic shock, severe respiratory failure, and multiorgan dysfunction.

Qualified candidates should have demonstrated experience in high-acuity surgical or cardiovascular critical care settings, with specific expertise in ECMO management. Candidates from a variety of critical care backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including Anesthesia–Critical Care, Pulmonary–Critical Care, Surgical Critical Care, and Emergency Medicine–Critical Care. Experience with advanced ventilator management, hemodynamic support, invasive monitoring, bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube management, CRRT, and bedside TEE interpretation is preferred.

USA Health Providence Hospital offers a supportive practice environment with an experienced CVICU nursing team, predictable scheduling, and a collaborative call structure. The institution provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the position offers the advantages of coastal living with a low cost of living and a high quality of life.

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited medical school, licensure with the State of Alabama board, certified in clinical area, and DEA registration. USA Hospital staff privileges eligible.