Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Intensivist

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Intensivist to join their Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) team at Houston Methodist Hospital. This role involves caring for complex cardiovascular surgical and medical patients within a high-acuity tertiary and quaternary care unit. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care and contribute to the education of medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers.

Practice Info

• The CVICU is part of the Center for Critical Care at Houston Methodist Hospital, located in the Texas Medical Center.
• The CVICU is a high-acuity tertiary and quaternary care unit.
• The unit cares for complex cardiovascular surgical and medical patients, including post-operative cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, mechanical circulatory support, heart and lung transplantation, and ECMO.
• Work collaboratively with cardiovascular surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, pharmacists, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, APPs, fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Highly collaborative and collegial work environment with outstanding nursing support.

Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill cardiovascular patients, including post-cardiac surgery care.
• Perform advanced hemodynamic monitoring.
• Manage mechanical circulatory support, including intra-aortic balloon pump and Impella.
• Manage VA and VV ECMO.
• Manage temporary ventricular assist devices.
• Interpret pulmonary artery catheter data.
• Perform airway management and bedside procedures.
• Manage multisystem organ failure.

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

Requirements

• American Board certified in Critical Care Medicine.
• State of Texas Medical Licensure.
• DEA.
• DPS.
• Strong interest in Cardiovascular and Critical Care Medicine.
• Expertise in the management of critically ill cardiovascular patients.
• Expertise in general critical care medicine.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, team-based care.
• Strong interest in the education of medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers.