Intensivist – Cardiac ICU

Position Highlights

• Position: Intensivist - Cardiac ICU

• Location: Naperville, Illinois

• Hospital: Edward Hospital (309-bed tertiary care hospital)

• ICU Type: Cardiac ICU (22 beds; co-located with a separate Neuro ICU service)

• Schedule: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

• Clinical Commitment: 162, 12-hour shifts annually = 1.0 FTE

• Night Shifts: None required

A Brief Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide high-quality, appropriate, and cost-effective critical care to patients in the Cardiac ICU, with a primary focus on post-cardiac surgery and complex cardiovascular disease. This role offers a daytime-only schedule within a highly collaborative and well-supported care model.

About the Cardiac ICU

• 22-bed Cardiac-Neuro ICU (separate Neuro-ICU service)

• Average daily census: 12-14 patients

• Primary patient population includes:
  

  • Post-open heart cardiac surgery patients

  • Acute coronary syndromes, including STEMI

  • Post-cardiac procedural patients

  • Advanced heart failure

  • Electrophysiology-related admissions

  • Other complex cardiovascular disease states

• The Cardiac ICU is co-located with a Neuro ICU that is staffed and managed by a separate dedicated Neuro ICU team

Staffing & Coverage Model

• Daytime coverage:
  

  • In-house cardiac intensivist

  • Dedicated APC support Monday-Friday 7a-5p

• Nighttime coverage:
  

  • In-house APC coverage for 12-hour night shifts

  • Overnight medical intensivist available for new admissions and acute medical concerns

  • Cardiac intensivist available by phone as backup support as needed

• This structure provides strong overnight coverage while preserving a daytime-only intensivist role

What You Will Do

• Provide comprehensive critical care management for post-cardiac surgery and complex cardiology patients

• Lead multidisciplinary rounds for Cardiac ICU patients

• Collaborate closely with:

  • Cardiac surgery

  • Cardiology (interventional, heart failure, electrophysiology)

  • APC colleagues and ICU nursing staff

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat critically ill cardiovascular patients

• Supervise and support APCs involved in cardiac ICU care

• Exercise independent medical judgment in all aspects of patient care

• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, procedures, and therapeutic interventions

• Prescribe evidence-based therapies for critically ill cardiac patients

• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Epic

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and program development

• Contribute to education of staff, trainees, and learners as assigned

What You Will Need

• MD or DO

• Fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine

  • Cardiac Critical Care, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Anesthesia Critical Care, or equivalent experience

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine

• Active Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain)

• Current DEA registration

• ACLS certification

• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary cardiac care team

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: 250-325 hourly based on experience

• Daytime-only intensivist schedule (no required nights)

• Career pathways supporting leadership and professional growth

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• Health Savings Account (HSA) options

• Retirement plans with employer match

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Wellness program incentives

• Free on-site parking

• Community involvement opportunities