CommonSpirit Health
Director for Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
CommonSpirit Health, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Director for Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is expanding its Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and seeks a 1.0 FTE physician to serve as Director of this new service line at Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) in Seattle, Washington.
Location: Seattle, Washington Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Lead the successful launch and growth of the new CVICU at VMMC.
Manage and care for approximately 90 annual cardiogenic shock cases.
Provide expertise in mechanical circulatory support including IABP, Impella CP, RP Flex, Impella 5.5 (approximately 70-80 cases annually).
Lead support efforts for a robust VA/VV ECMO program with about 40-50 cases annually.
Participate in the Mechanical Cardiac Support program expansion, including ECMO and build up Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) programs.
Assist with intensive care management for approximately 400 open heart surgeries annually, including complex cases such as aortic arch surgery, valve replacements, pulmonary thromboendarterectomy, and septal myectomy.
Assist with over 450 structural heart procedures annually, including MitraClip, Tricuspid clip, TAVR, transcatheter valve replacements, Watchman device placement, and high‑risk PCI with Impella/ECMO support.
Collaborate on advanced electrophysiology procedures such as convergent ablations with experienced procedural teams.
Engage in educational activities with internal medicine, anesthesiology, and surgery residents and cardiology fellows.
Participate in leadership opportunities, committees, and clinical trials within the critical care and structural heart programs.
Work with the CVICU multidisciplinary team including APPs, physicians, and support staff.
Drive quality improvement, operational efficiency, and clinical research initiatives.
Represent CVICU in organizational leadership and strategic committees.
Job Requirements
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Cardiac Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiothoracic Surgery, or Critical Care Medicine.
Demonstrated leadership experience and program development expertise.
Critical care certification preferred but not required.
Advanced complex cardiovascular care experience.
Ability to obtain medical licensure in Washington State.
DEA license with full prescriptive authority.
Strong skills in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography.
Qualified as a Cardiac Anesthesiologist, Cardiologist, or Cardiothoracic Surgeon.
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Location: Seattle, Washington Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Lead the successful launch and growth of the new CVICU at VMMC.
Manage and care for approximately 90 annual cardiogenic shock cases.
Provide expertise in mechanical circulatory support including IABP, Impella CP, RP Flex, Impella 5.5 (approximately 70-80 cases annually).
Lead support efforts for a robust VA/VV ECMO program with about 40-50 cases annually.
Participate in the Mechanical Cardiac Support program expansion, including ECMO and build up Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) programs.
Assist with intensive care management for approximately 400 open heart surgeries annually, including complex cases such as aortic arch surgery, valve replacements, pulmonary thromboendarterectomy, and septal myectomy.
Assist with over 450 structural heart procedures annually, including MitraClip, Tricuspid clip, TAVR, transcatheter valve replacements, Watchman device placement, and high‑risk PCI with Impella/ECMO support.
Collaborate on advanced electrophysiology procedures such as convergent ablations with experienced procedural teams.
Engage in educational activities with internal medicine, anesthesiology, and surgery residents and cardiology fellows.
Participate in leadership opportunities, committees, and clinical trials within the critical care and structural heart programs.
Work with the CVICU multidisciplinary team including APPs, physicians, and support staff.
Drive quality improvement, operational efficiency, and clinical research initiatives.
Represent CVICU in organizational leadership and strategic committees.
Job Requirements
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Cardiac Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiothoracic Surgery, or Critical Care Medicine.
Demonstrated leadership experience and program development expertise.
Critical care certification preferred but not required.
Advanced complex cardiovascular care experience.
Ability to obtain medical licensure in Washington State.
DEA license with full prescriptive authority.
Strong skills in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography.
Qualified as a Cardiac Anesthesiologist, Cardiologist, or Cardiothoracic Surgeon.
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