Associate Professor

Position Title: Faculty Associate Professor Tenure Stream

The Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, seeks a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric cardiac intensivist at the level of Associate Professor, tenure-stream committed to patient care, resident and fellow education, and clinical or laboratory research. Clinical expertise and experience in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care and/or board certified/eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics in Critical Care Medicine or Pediatric Cardiology with additional fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care and/or dual-boarded in CCM and Cardiology Is desirable. The time effort allocation of this will be 40% research, 30% clinical, 20% teaching, and 10% service.

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Pediatric Cardiac ICU (CICU) is one of few ICUs in the country especially designed to meet the needs of pediatric patients with both congenital and acquired heart disease. The cardiac program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is ranked third in US News and World Report Best Children’s Hospitals. The 12-bed CICU also provides care for adult patients who require ongoing medical care due to a history of congenital heart disease. Each year, the CICU admits more than 700 children. 

The CICU specializes in patients with:

• Complex congenital heart surgery
• Heart transplantation
• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
• Ventricular assist devices (VAD)

Review of applications will commence upon receipt of all application materials and will continue until the position is filled. The following documents are required. Upload them to your profile so that they are a part of your application:

1.    CV

2.    Cover Letter

3.    List of names and contact information for three (3) references.

Education:

MD degree from an accredited program

Shift/Salary

Academic rank, tenure status, and salary are to be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

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