Surgical Cardiac Intensivist at MedStar Union Hospital

Surgical Cardiac Intensivist at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

MedStar Medical Group offers a uniquely rewarding career in a major marketplace. Shape your future in health care in the kind of setting that’s right for you and your practice. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input and leadership- as a clinician and healthcare expert.

Our MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD is seeking a board-certified intensivist to join the Surgical Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit team. Intensivists manage cardiac and vascular surgical patients within our closed ICU. Ideal applicants will have specialized training and expertise in the care of complex cardiac patients. Experience in cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery patients is preferred.

Clinical responsibilities include multidisciplinary rounding of intensive care patients within the 8-10 bed Cardiovascular ICU. The intensivist will cover day and evening shifts with 24/7 advance practitioner team and provide at-home coverage at night. The physician will collaborate closely with our surgery, cardiology, and anesthesiology partners for bedside care as well as programmatic development. Non-clinical duties include quality improvement, optimizing delivery of care, and staff education. Scholarly activity is encouraged during non-clinical time with an opportunity for academic appointment.

Package
• Competitive compensation with incentive plan
• Generous paid time off
• Annual CME allowance
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage option for physician and dependents
• 401(k) plus a deferred compensation saving plan 457(B), which provides savings for retirement and potential tax savings and earnings growth

Education Training and Experience Required
• Must be board certified/eligible in critical care medicine (pathways from IM/EM/Surg/Anes. are accepted)
• Commitment to clinical excellence is mandatory
• Broad cognitive and technical skills in the critical care setting is required
• Experience with cardiac surgery and vascular surgery is preferred
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to communicate well with the medical team and family

This position has a hiring range of $350,000 - $485,000.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is ranked among the “Best Places to Work” by Baltimore magazine, Baltimore Business Journal and Washington Business Journal, and ranked as Top Organization for Diversity by Modern Healthcare

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