Cardiothoracic Intensivist

Senior • On-site

383,760 - 535,808 USD/yr

Phoenix, AZ

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty: Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine : Intensivist
Candidate Type: MD, DO
Visa Accepted: H-1B
Salary Range: $383,760.00 to $535,808.00 / Year
Loan Repayment: Negotiable
Bonuses Offered: Negotiable

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Norton Thoracic Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is seeking an Intensivist for the Cardiothoracic ICU (CICU). This critical care position provides advanced medical care for hospitalized patients in the CICU. Successful candidates will provide exceptional patient care in a multidisciplinary setting, demonstrate teamwork with midlevel providers, and increase academic productivity. The ICU includes cardiovascular surgical, thoracic/esophageal surgical, and cardiac patients.

Experience and/or interest in managing patients with advanced circulatory support devices (VA and VV ECMO, Impellas, Protech Duos, balloon pumps, etc.) is essential. Advanced training in ECMO cannulation and participation in a Cardiovascular Shock Team will be incorporated into this practice. Hands-on training and education are offered to those interested in providing state-of-the-art care to patients requiring Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS).

Faculty appointments are available, along with research, quality improvement, and patient advocacy opportunities.

Job Requirements

MD or DO Degree and Board Certification
Completed ACGME Residency training with current ABMS Board Certification
Completed ACGME Fellowship training with current (or eligible) ABMS Board Certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine or Critical Care Medicine
Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital/surgical privileges
Must obtain Arizona State medical licensure prior to starting the position

Benefits

Competitive salary
Premium-free insurance options
Matched 403(b) retirement plan
Employer-funded pension plan
Relocation allowance for applicable physicians
CME benefit
Malpractice insurance

St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center

St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center is a large, not-for-profit academic medical center based in Phoenix, Arizona, and a member of Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in the United States. With 571 beds, it serves as a major referral center for the region and offers state-of-the-art facilities, including Level 1 Trauma services, advanced surgical programs, and residency training. The hospital is affiliated with Creighton University School of Medicine’s Phoenix campus, supporting medical education, research, and scholarly activity. Guided by a mission-centered culture, the organization emphasizes compassionate care, service to the poor and disenfranchised, innovation, clinical excellence, and a holistic approach to healing that focuses on the overall well-being of patients.

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