Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Intensivist

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated intensivist to join the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. The provider will deliver high-acuity care for complex cardiovascular surgical and medical patients within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth and academic development at the nation's largest medical complex.

Practice Info

• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is part of the Center for Critical Care at Houston Methodist Hospital, located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas
• CVICU is a high-acuity tertiary and qua ternary care unit caring for complex cardiovascular surgical and medical patients
• Patient population includes post-operative cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, mechanical circulatory support, heart and lung transplantation, ECMO, and other critically ill cardiovascular patients
• Highly collaborative and collegial work environment with outstanding nursing support

Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill cardiovascular patients, including post-cardiac surgery care, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical circulatory support, intra-aortic balloon pump management, Impella management, VA and VV ECMO management, temporary ventricular assist devices, and pulmonary artery catheter interpretation
• Provide general critical care medicine, including airway management, bedside procedures, and multisystem organ failure management
• Participate in the education of medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers who rotate through the unit
• Work collaboratively with cardiovascular surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, pharmacists, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, APPs, fellows, residents, and medical students to deliver exceptional patient care

Compensation

• Highly competitive compensation

Benefits

• CME support
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Malpractice coverage
• Defined Contribution Plan
• 403(b) retirement investments with employer match
• Medical and dental coverage for the physician and family

Shift & Schedule

• Flexible scheduling
• Work Shift : 1 - Day (United States of America)

Qualifications

• American Board certified in Critical Care Medicine
• State of Texas Medical Licensure
• DEA
• DPS
• Strong interest in Cardiovascular and Critical Care Medicine (ideal)
• Expertise in the management of critically ill cardiovascular patients, including post-cardiac surgery care, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical circulatory support, intra-aortic balloon pump management, Impella management, VA and VV ECMO management, temporary ventricular assist devices, and pulmonary artery catheter interpretation (ideal)
• Additional expertise in general critical care medicine, including airway management, bedside procedures, and multisystem organ failure management (required)