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Cardiovascular ICU Intensivist

The Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI), a division of Dignity Health St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center, is recruiting an Intensivist for the Cardiovascular ICU (CICU). This critical care position provides advanced medical care for the hospitalized patients in the CICU. Successful candidates will be expected to provide exceptional patient care in a multidisciplinary setting in the CICU, demonstrate teamwork with midlevel providers and increase academic productivity. This ICU will have a mix of cardiovascular surgery and cardiac patients.

Experience and or interest in managing patients with advanced circulatory support devices (VA ECMO, Impellas, Protech Duos, balloon pumps etc.) is essential. Advanced training in ECMO cannulation and participation in a Cardiovascular Shock Team will be part of the skill set which will be incorporated in this practice.  We will offer hands-on training and education to those who are dedicated and interested in state-of-the-art care to patients requiring Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS). 

Requirements:

• MD or DO Degree and Board Certification
• Completed ACGME Residency training with current ABMS Board Certification
• Completed ACGME Fellowship training with current (or eligible) ABMS Board Certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine or Critical Care Medicine
• Familiarity with management of patients requiring mechanical circulatory support
• Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital/surgical privileges at Dignity Health Arizona hospitals
• Must have an active and unrestricted Arizona State medical licensure prior to starting (8-12 week licensure process) 

Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social, and support services.  Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. It is the flagship hospital of Dignity Health and a member of CommonSpirit Health, the most extensive not-for-profit health system in the US.  More than 125 years later, St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. 

We are incredibly proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Dignity Health Cancer Institute, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Josephs is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. 

Fortune has ranked Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix the fourth best teaching hospital in the United States and the top hospital outside of the state of Pennsylvania.

US News & World Report ranked St. Josephs #2 on its list of top Arizona Hospitals. In addition, St. Josephs boasts a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital, is part of the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance.  

Compensation: 

We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package, including premium-free insurance options, a matched 403b, employer-funded pension plan, relocation allowance for applicable physicians, CME benefits, and malpractice insurance. 

St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is consistently named an outstanding workplace and one of Arizonas healthiest employers.  Grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.

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