Physician Cardiology - Competitive Salary

# Medical Director – Cardiovascular Intensive Care opening in Cincinnati, OHFull-Time | CVICU Medical Director | 0.1 FTE Administrative / 0.9 FTE Clinical | 28-Bed CVICUThe Heart and Vascular Institute in Cincinnati is seeking a fellowship-trained Critical Care Medicine physician to serve as Medical Director of its Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. This full-time leadership role combines CVICU administrative and clinical responsibilities, with the physician serving as a clinical leader for a multidisciplinary team managing complex cardiovascular critical care.Opportunity Highlights:

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• Full-time Hospital Employee position
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• Medical Director of a 28-bed CVICU
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• 1.0 FTE: 0.1 FTE administrative leadership and 0.9 FTE clinical Cardiac Intensivist responsibilities
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• Approximately 13 twelve-hour in-house clinical shifts per month
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• Day shifts: 6 a.m.–6 p.m.
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• Night shifts: 6 p.m.–6 a.m.
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• Shifts typically grouped consecutively to provide continuity of care, such as a 7-on/7-off model
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• Lead a multidisciplinary CVICU team with backgrounds in critical care medicine, cardiology, advanced heart failure, emergency medicine and cardiac anesthesiology
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• Provide clinical direction, education and leadership for the CVICU
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• Collaborate on CVICU clinical activities, policies and procedures
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• Monitor physician performance and support physician education and clinical experience
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• Promote physician engagement and wellness initiatives
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• Develop strategies for CVICU growth and development
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• Establish partnerships with physicians, healthcare organizations and community hospitals
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• Participate in national scientific meetings, publications and presentations
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• Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical performance metrics
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• Participate in CVICU scheduling, provider performance, documentation and policy oversight
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• Assist with CVICU capital, revenue and expense budget development and management
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• Serve as a liaison with Medical Staff, Heart & Vascular Institute leadership and physician leadership
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• Report regularly to Heart & Vascular Institute leadership
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• 24/7 in-house CVICU coverage
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• 2 physicians during the day and 1 physician at night, supported by APPs
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• Clinical pharmacy support
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• Manage complex cardiac critical care including cardiogenic shock, mechanical circulatory support, heart transplantation, severe valvular disease, AMI, dissections and chronic heart failure
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• Regional referral center for cardiogenic shock, LVAD, ECMO, heart transplantation, multivalvular interventions and complex cardiac care
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• More than 1,000 cardiopulmonary bypass cases annually
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• ELSO Gold Level Center of Excellence
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• SCCM Center of Excellence program participant
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• Top 10 LVAD and Impella center by volume in 2025
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• ACGME-accredited fellowship programs with faculty and teaching opportunities
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• Clinical research opportunities through the Lindner Research Institute
Compensation and Benefits:\n
• Fixed compensation
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• 40 days PTO
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• Supported clinical team with APPs and clinical pharmacy
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• Additional benefits not specified in the source
Candidate Requirements:\n
• Fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine
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• Board certified or board eligible in Critical Care Medicine
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• Eligibility for an Ohio medical license
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• DEA certificate
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• Additional training and experience with ECMO, LVAD and cardiac transplantation desired
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• Experience managing patients in the immediate postoperative period following heart transplantation preferred
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• Experience in perioperative care of cardiothoracic surgery patients preferred
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• Individuals with unique training, job experience or backgrounds are encouraged to apply
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