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AAP Colorado

$350 - $650/hr

... Cardiac Intensivist to support the growth of their nationally recognized heart center and its expansion of cardiac transplantation and adult congenital services throughout North Texas. With unmatched ...

Ascension St Vincent

$300 - $430/hr

... Cardiac Intensivist to support the growth of their nationally recognized heart center and its expansion of cardiac transplantation and adult congenital services throughout North Texas. With unmatched ...

Aapdc

$180 - $240/hr

... Cardiac Intensivist to support the growth of their nationally recognized heart center and its expansion of cardiac transplantation and adult congenital services throughout North Texas. With unmatched ...

nmaap

$280 - $480/hr

... Cardiac Intensivist to support the growth of their nationally recognized heart center and its expansion of cardiac transplantation and adult congenital services throughout North Texas. With unmatched ...

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics

$425 - $475/hr

St. Peters Health Partners is seeking a full-time Staff Intensivist to join our Cardiac Surgery Team at St. Peters Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to practice within a tertiary ...

Srobotics

$250 - $350/hr

CT Intensivist, Northwell Health Staten Island, New York The Department of Cardiovascular and ... Experience in post-operative cardiac care is preferred. Staten Island University Hospital is a 714 ...

Aapca2

$530 - $686/hr

# Cardiac Surgical Intensivist - Los Angeles## Location: Los Angeles, CA - Sunset Medical Center - 4867 Sunset Blvd.## Schedule: Full-time## Job number: 67410## Salary Range: $530,175.00 to $686,211.00 ...

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics

$320 - $420/hr

This 10-bed, 24/7 intensivist-staffed unit will deliver comprehensive care for high-acuity cardiac patients, including post-open heart surgery, cardiogenic shock, STEMI/high risk ACS, and selected ...

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Endovasculartherapies

$250 - $300/hr

Responsibilities The CVICU Intensivist will serve as the primary critical care physician for postoperative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients, including those requiring ECMO and other ...

NPACE - Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education

$145.50 - $210/hr

CVICU is covered by dual-trained anesthesiologist/cardiac intensivist, 7 days/week, 24/7 (not in-house in the evenings) Responsibilities * First Assist in adult cardiac surgery cases. * Endoscopic ...

UCHealth University of Colorado Health

$265 - $300/hr

CVICU is covered by dual-trained anesthesiologist/cardiac intensivist, 7 days/week, 24/7 (not in-house in the evenings) Responsibilities * First Assist in adult cardiac surgery cases. * Endoscopic ...

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SPEROS

$354 - $442/hr

Performs resuscitation in the care of patients with acute cardiac, respiratory, or neurologic ... This is an Intensivist 100% ICU position. Responsibilities include supervising a 16 bed Surgical ...

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Hospitalist Physician

Paducah, KY · On-site

... Intensivist/APP; Intensivists run code EPIC EMR Baptist Health Paducah is a leading regional ... The 373 bed hospital delivers a full spectrum of services, including advanced cardiac and cancer ...

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How much do cardiac intensivist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for cardiac intensivist in Kentucky is $329,443.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $321,400.00 and $347,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cardiac intensivist?

A Cardiac Intensivist is a physician who specializes in the intensive care of patients with severe cardiac conditions. They work in cardiac intensive care units (CICUs) and manage critically ill patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, post-cardiac surgery recovery, and other life-threatening cardiovascular issues. Their role includes interpreting diagnostic tests, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and making urgent decisions to stabilize patients. Typically trained in cardiology, critical care, or both, they use advanced technologies like mechanical circulatory support and ECMO. Their goal is to provide specialized, life-saving treatment for the most complex heart cases.

What is a typical workday like for a cardiac intensivist in a hospital setting?

A typical day for a Cardiac Intensivist involves managing critically ill cardiac patients in the intensive care unit, conducting patient rounds, and collaborating closely with cardiologists, surgeons, nurses, and respiratory therapists. You may perform advanced procedures such as hemodynamic monitoring, oversee mechanical circulatory support devices, and rapidly respond to medical emergencies. Expect a dynamic environment requiring frequent interdisciplinary communication and quick clinical decision-making to address rapidly changing patient conditions. Shifts can be demanding, often including nights and weekends, but provide opportunities for ongoing learning and significant impact on patient care and outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cardiac intensivist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cardiac Intensivist, you need comprehensive expertise in critical care, cardiology, and advanced life support, generally acquired through a medical degree, residency, and specialized fellowship training. Board certification in cardiology or critical care, proficiency with cardiac monitoring equipment, ECMO, and electronic medical records are typically required. Strong decision-making, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure make candidates stand out in this high-stakes specialty. These skills are vital for ensuring optimal patient outcomes and seamless collaboration in fast-paced, multidisciplinary cardiac intensive care environments.

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Infographic showing various Cardiac Intensivist job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, and 43% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $329,443 per year, or $158.4 per hour.

Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

AAP Colorado

On-site

$350 - $650/hr

Other

Posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support the growth of the pediatric cardiac intensive care program, including expansion of cardiac transplantation and adult congenital services.

  • Manage pediatric cardiac critical care patients, including ventilator management, line placement, ECMO, and postoperative care for various cardiac conditions.

  • Collaborate with the Congenital Cardiac Surgery Program team to provide comprehensive care for pediatric cardiac patients.

Job description

Outstanding Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Opportunity

On behalf of Cook Children’s Health Care System (CCHCS) in Fort Worth, Texas (Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex), CareerPhysician, the leader in child health executive search and leadership development, is pleased to announce a search to identify an outstanding Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to support the growth of their nationally recognized heart center and its expansion of cardiac transplantation and adult congenital services throughout North Texas. With unmatched institutional and philanthropic support, this is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the country's leading pediatric heart programs.

CCHCS is a nationally recognized system comprised of two children’s hospitals, a physician-led practice network, home health company, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers, a health plan, and a thriving foundation. Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth is a freestanding, 462-bed quaternary care children’s hospital that is consistently ranked among the nation's best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The integrated system has more than 60 primary and specialty care offices throughout North and West Texas, serving a 23-county referral network. The Cook Children's Physician Network (CCPN) is the largest pediatric multi-specialty physician group in its service area with over 1,000 employed subspecialty and primary care physicians as well as advanced practice providers.

Key Opportunity Highlights:
  • Group of 9 Cardiac Intensivists supporting a 14-bed CVICU and growing Heart Center that encompasses 450-500 surgical cases annually, 500 cardiac catheterizations, 220 EP studies performed annually and expanding heart failure and cardiac transplant programs.
  • New $1 billion West Tower expansion featuring 760,000 square feet of clinical space, including 143 NICU beds, 56 PICU beds, and technically advanced operating rooms for specialized programs in orthopedic spine surgery, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, and robotics.
  • Opportunities for leadership in the PC National Quality Improvement Collaborative and across programmatic subspecialty programs, including, but not limited to, Heart Failure and Transplantation.
  • Opportunity for an academic faculty appointment with the Texas Christian University Burnett School of Medicine and participation in established clinical research with the support of an established IRB, grant writing office, research nursing, and dedicated PhD statisticians.
  • Highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Qualified candidates may participate in the Cook Children’s fellow’s retention program.
  • Exceptional quality of life, cultural scene and outstanding schools in one of the nation's fastest-growing economies.

Cook Children’s Health Care System is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Board Certification or Eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology or Pediatric Intensive Care
  • 3-5 years of CVICU experience ideal but not required.
  • Board Certification in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Medicine.
  • Demonstrated expertise and knowledge across the full spectrum of pediatric cardiac critical care, including ventilator management, central and arterial line placement, ECMO, management of neonates with congenital heart disease before and after surgery, postoperative care of adult congenital heart disease patients, and postoperative management of cardiac transplant patients.
  • Proven success collaborating with all members of the Congenital Cardiac Surgery Program team.
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