Intensivist - Cardiac ICU
Position Highlights
- Position: Intensivist - Cardiac ICU
- Location: Naperville, Illinois
- Hospital: Edward Hospital (309-bed tertiary care hospital)
- ICU Type: Cardiac ICU (22 beds; co-located with a separate Neuro ICU service)
- Schedule: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Clinical Commitment: 162, 12‑hour shifts annually = 1.0 FTE
- Night Shifts: None required
A Brief Overview
The purpose of this position is to provide high-quality, appropriate, and cost-effective critical care to patients in the Cardiac ICU, with a primary focus on post-cardiac surgery and complex cardiovascular disease. This role offers a daytime-only schedule within a highly collaborative and well-supported care model.
About the Cardiac ICU
- 22‑bed Cardiac‑Neuro ICU (separate Neuro‑ICU service)
- Average daily census: 12‑14 patients
- Primary patient population includes:
- Post‑open heart cardiac surgery patients
- Acute coronary syndromes, including STEMI
- Post‑cardiac procedural patients
- Advanced heart failure
- Electrophysiology‑related admissions
- Other complex cardiovascular disease states
- The Cardiac ICU is co‑located with a Neuro ICU that is staffed and managed by a separate dedicated Neuro ICU team
Staffing & Coverage Model
- Daytime coverage:
- In‑house cardiac intensivist
- Dedicated APC support Monday‑Friday 7a‑5p
- Nighttime coverage:
- In‑house APC coverage for 12‑hour night shifts
- Overnight medical intensivist available for new admissions and acute medical concerns
- Cardiac intensivist available by phone as backup support as needed
- This structure provides strong overnight coverage while preserving a daytime‑only intensivist role
What You Will Do
- Provide comprehensive critical care management for post‑cardiac surgery and complex cardiology patients
- Lead multidisciplinary rounds for Cardiac ICU patients
- Collaborate closely with:
- Cardiac surgery
- Cardiology (interventional, heart failure, electrophysiology)
- APC colleagues and ICU nursing staff
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat critically ill cardiovascular patients
- Supervise and support APCs involved in cardiac ICU care
- Exercise independent medical judgment in all aspects of patient care
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies, procedures, and therapeutic interventions
- Prescribe evidence‑based therapies for critically ill cardiac patients
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Epic
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and program development
- Contribute to education of staff, trainees, and learners as assigned
What You Will Need
- MD or DO
- Fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine (Cardiac Critical Care, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Anesthesia Critical Care, or equivalent experience)
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine
- Active Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain)
- Current DEA registration
- ACLS certification
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary cardiac care team
Benefits
- Competitive compensation: 250‑325 hourly based on experience
- Daytime‑only intensivist schedule (no required nights)
- Career pathways supporting leadership and professional growth
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Retirement plans with employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program incentives
- Free on‑site parking
- Community involvement opportunities