Brown University Health
Cardiac Surgery Intensivist
Rhode Island Hospital · Full-time · Posted May 19, 2026
- Experience
- Experience required; no number of years stated. Proven leadership and experience working in a multidisciplinary ICU environment.
- Education
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school; fellowship training in Cardiac Critical Care, Cardiology, or Cardiothoracic Surgery.
About the job
Provides intensive perioperative and critical care for cardiac surgery patients and people with acute, severe cardiac conditions, while coordinating multidisciplinary ICU care.
What you'll do
- Manage complex cardiac surgery and acute cardiac patients, including hemodynamic and ventilator support and mechanical circulatory support.
- Coordinate ICU care with surgical, cardiology, anesthesia, and other clinical teams; supervise and educate clinical staff.
- Develop care protocols and contribute to quality improvement, research, and clinical education.
What they ask for
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board certification in Critical Care Medicine or Surgery, Cardiology, or Cardiothoracic Surgery (or equivalent).
- Fellowship training in Cardiac Critical Care, Cardiology, or Cardiothoracic Surgery.
- Experience in peri/post operative cardiac surgery care, including complex cardiac intensive care and advanced cardiac life support (e.g., ECMO, IABP, and LVAD).
Tools
ECMO, IABP, LVAD
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