Job Summary
The position involves delivering attending-level care to high-acuity patients in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit (CTICU). The role includes leading multidisciplinary team rounds and formulating evidence-based diagnostic and treatment strategies. The candidate will also be responsible for educating and supervising trainees and advanced practice providers while ensuring accurate documentation and participating in initiatives focused on quality improvement, patient safety, and overall operational effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care to cardiothoracic patients in the CTICU.
- Lead multidisciplinary rounds to ensure collaborative patient management.
- Develop and implement evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans.
- Teach and supervise medical trainees and advanced practice providers.
- Maintain precise and comprehensive documentation of patient care.
- Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Participate in operational initiatives to enhance patient care delivery.
Qualifications
- Must possess either an MD or DO degree.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in critical care medicine through a U.S. accreditation board.
- Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
- Strong communication and professionalism skills.
- Sound clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
- Dedication to teamwork, education, and patient-centered care.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive healthcare environment.
- Relevant experience in cardiothoracic critical care is preferred but not mandatory.
University of Pittsburgh provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
