Physician - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Intensivist - Providence

AOIA; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health Providence Hospital in Mobile, Alabama, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Critical Care Intensivist to join the CVICU supporting a growing cardiothoracic and vascular surgery program. You will serve as the primary critical care physician for postoperative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patients, including those requiring ECMO.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cardiothoracic/vascular surgeons, advanced ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and participation

Qualifications

• Experience in high-acuity surgical or cardiovascular critical care settings.
• Specific expertise in ECMO management is preferred.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in critical care medicine.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary critical care physician for postoperative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patients in the CVICU.
• Collaborate with cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons for patient care.
• Manage ECMO and other mechanical circulatory/respiratory support.
• Provide advanced ventilator management and invasive monitoring as needed.

Skills

Board-certified

ECMO management

Ventilator management

Hemodynamic monitoring

TEE interpretation

CVICU experience

Cardiothoracic surgery knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Postoperative care

Job description

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.

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.