CICU Intensivist - Texas Medical Center

CICU Intensivist Job Description

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated intensivist who is American Board of Internal Medicine certified in Critical Care, with State of Texas Medical Licensure, DEA, DPS and an interest in Cardiac and Critical Care Medicine.

The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) is a part of the Center for Critical Care at Houston Methodist Hospital, which is located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, the largest medical complex in the world. The CICU is a 30-bed unit which treats acute cardiac patients with a wide variety of illnesses including ACS, advanced heart failure, atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, post-cardiac arrest, and post-atrial and ventricular ablation. We also manage pre-transplant patients listed for heart transplants.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing critical care and cardiac cases including the management of advanced heart failure mechanical support, such as intra-aortic balloon pump management, Impella management, ECMO management, and the use of right heart catheterization. Additional expertise in general critical care, including airway management, is also required.

The candidate must have an interest in the education of students, residents, and fellows who rotate through the unit, and must be at ease working with a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative fashion managing the critically ill patient. The intensivists are supported in the ICU with 24/7 in-house fellows, APP assistance, and virtual intensivist support at night. Intensivists work a 12-hour shift-based schedule with 24/7 in-house intensivist coverage.

Successful applicants will be eligible to apply for a Clinical Instructor teaching appointment with our academic affiliate, Weill Cornell Medical College.

We have a very inviting work environment, great nursing staff and an opportunity for tremendous growth and experience. The Department offers highly competitive salaries, flexible scheduling, CME, and a comprehensive benefits package, including malpractice insurances, a Defined Contribution Plan, 403(b) investments with match, as well as medical and dental coverage for applicant and family.

I CARE Values

Houston Methodist Physician Organization (HOPO) is committed to providing exceptional patient care and service. We practice the Caring and Serving Model, which is based on the following values:

• INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
• COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
• RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
• EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

Essential Functions

The following are the essential functions of this job:

• QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Provide high-quality patient care • Adhere to hospital policies and procedures • Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Manage patient finances and billing • Participate in financial planning and budgeting
• GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Stay up-to-date with the latest medical research and advancements • Participate in continuing education and professional development
• OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: • Participate in departmental meetings and committees • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care

Work Experience, Education, Licenses and Certifications

Work Experience:

• Critical care experience in a hospital setting
• Experience in managing cardiac cases
• Experience in teaching and mentoring residents and fellows

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree
• Completion of a residency program in internal medicine
• Completion of a fellowship program in critical care

Licenses and Certifications:

• American Board of Internal Medicine certification in Critical Care
• State of Texas Medical Licensure
• DEA, DPS, and other required licenses and certifications

Travel and Work Attire

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area
• Uniform Scrubs
• Business professional attire (department approved)
• On-call

Company Profile

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist's overall strategy to become one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.