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Cardiac Intensivist (Medical CICU Specialist)

Sands Constellation Heart & Vascular Institute

Rochester Regional Health | Rochester General HospitalRochester, New York

Redefine Cardiac Critical Care with Rochester Regional Health

The Sands Constellation Heart & Vascular Institute at Rochester General Hospital is seeking a highly skilled Cardiac Intensivist to join our growing multidisciplinary cardiovascular critical care team within a tertiary care cardiac program.

This physician will play an integral role in the management of high-acuity cardiac patients within a dedicated Medical Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), working collaboratively with Advanced Heart Failure, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Electrophysiology specialists.

The ideal candidate is passionate about complex cardiovascular critical care and thrives in a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on innovation, clinical excellence, and multidisciplinary patient management.

Position Highlights

• Dedicated Medical Cardiac ICU practice

• Collaborative multidisciplinary shock team model

• Direct involvement in advanced heart failure and cardiogenic shock management

• Exposure to advanced mechanical circulatory support (MCS)

• Predictable 7-on / 7-off schedule supporting work-life balance

• Opportunity to teach and mentor Cardiology fellows and Internal Medicine house staff

• Tertiary care cardiovascular environment with growing cardiac critical care services

Clinical Responsibilities

The Cardiac Intensivist will provide comprehensive critical care management for patients with complex cardiovascular disease, including:

• Cardiogenic shock

• Acute decompensated heart failure

• Acute coronary syndromes

• Severe arrhythmias

• Hemodynamic instability and multisystem critical illness

Additional responsibilities include:

• Co-managing critically ill cardiovascular patients alongside Advanced Heart Failure specialists

• Participating as a core member of the multidisciplinary shock response team

• Managing advanced temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support devices, including Impella and LVAD support

• Supervising and teaching Cardiology fellows, residents, and multidisciplinary clinical teams

• Performing and supervising bedside critical care procedures, including:

• Central venous catheter placement

• Arterial line placement

• Pulmonary artery catheterization

• Intubation

• Bronchoscopy

Schedule & Practice Structure

• 7 days on / 7 days off rotating schedule

• Dedicated CICU service structure

• Daily collaboration with Cardiology fellows and resident physicians

• Focused inpatient critical care responsibilities

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, or Emergency Medicine

• Completion of fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine or combined Cardiology/Critical Care training

• Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted New York State medical license

• Prior experience in a high-acuity Cardiac or Cardiothoracic ICU environment preferred

Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving patients across Western and Central New York, the Finger Lakes, and beyond. Rochester General Hospital is a regional tertiary care center recognized for advanced cardiovascular care and clinical innovation.

The Sands Constellation Heart & Vascular Institute continues to expand its cardiovascular critical care capabilities through multidisciplinary collaboration, advanced therapies, and a commitment to exceptional patient outcomes.

EDUCATION:

DO, MD

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Physician - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

L - Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly; requires occasional walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$500,000.00 - $600,000.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.