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