Physician - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Intensivist - Providence

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Predictable scheduling

Collaborative call structure

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Mobile, Alabama, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Critical Care Intensivist to join the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). This role involves managing high-acuity surgical patients and requires expertise in ECMO and various critical care skills. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with the advantages of coastal living and a supportive practice environment. Qualified candidates must have relevant experience and medical licensure in Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary critical care physician for postoperative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients.
• Manage complex, high-acuity patients following CABG, valve and aortic surgery.
• Care for patients with cardiogenic shock, severe respiratory failure, and multiorgan dysfunction.

Skills

Experience in high-acuity surgical or cardiovascular critical care settings

Expertise in ECMO management

Advanced ventilator management

Invasive monitoring

Bronchoscopy

Chest tube management

CRRT

Bedside TEE interpretation

Education

Graduation from an accredited medical school

Licensure with the State of Alabama board

Certified in clinical area

DEA registration

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 aBoard-Certified or Board-Eligible Critical Care Intensivistto join a dedicatedCardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)supporting a rapidly expanding cardiothoracic and vascular surgery program. This position offers the opportunity to practice in aphysician-led ICUwith 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 requiringECMO 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 inECMO management. Candidates from a variety of critical care backgrounds are encouraged to apply, includingAnesthesia–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 providescompetitive 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.

Confidential inquiries and applications are encouraged.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

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