Adult Intensivist - Cardiac ICU

Scope

The Adult Intensivist is a staff member of the Specialty Medicine Department and provides clinical care and consultative services to critically ill patients with either medical and or surgical disorders. Will fulfill additional duties for which he or she is qualified to meet organizational needs. Reports to the Chief of the Division of Specialty Medicine.

Education

• Graduation from an approved medical school.
• One year of internship in a recognized training program.
• Residency certified training in Internal Medicine or Anesthesia or Emergency in a recognized training program.
• Fellowship training in cardiac critical care medicine in a recognized training program.
• In the UK system, at least two years of registrar jobs in cardiac critical medicine following qualifications in Internal Medicine or Anesthesia and at least one year of registrar job in intensive care unit.
• Must hold a valid license to practice medicine.
• American/Canadian Board or equivalent.

Experience

Three years of post-board or fellowship practice in the field of cardiac critical care and proof of expertise in that discipline.

Principal Duties

1. Provides person-centered care and consultations to inpatients and outpatients in the area of expertise
2. Provides diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in accordance with the highest standards of care and within the delineation of privileges as recommended by the Chief of the Division, and approved by the JHAH Credentialing and Privileging Committee.
3. Completes all medical documentation and reports in a timely and professional manner.
4. Develops collegial relationships and works collaboratively other physicians, nurses, allied health providers and administrators across departments and districts at JHAH. Actively participates as a member of multi-disciplinary teams and is a team player.
5. Shares in the on call responsibilities according to operational need. Responds to emergency requests for assistance from the emergency rooms at all JHAH facilities.
6. Actively participates in the monthly Unit, Division, Department and Hospital staff, clinical, education and research meetings.
7. Contributes to the educational activities of the Division, by attending Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs and fosters the education or professional development of trainees or other health care professionals.
8. Participates in interdisciplinary, interdepartmental and performance and quality improvement activities including committee service within JHAH.
9. Promptly responds to all JHAH queries regarding medical documentation, coding, patient concerns, or risk management.