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Director for our Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CSICU)

Cedars-Sinai Medical Network
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/2/2025

The Department of Cardiac Surgery within the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director for our Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CSICU).

As the Director of the CSICU, you will be responsible for the clinical and administrative leadership of the unit. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care, foster a collaborative team environment, and drive continuous improvement in clinical practices and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leadership : Provide strategic direction and oversight for the CSICU, ensuring alignment with the hospital's mission and goals.
  • Clinical Oversight : Lead the clinical management of post-operative cardiac surgery patients, ensuring adherence to best practices and evidence-based protocols.
  • Team Management : Supervise, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
  • Quality Improvement : Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
  • Education and Training : Promote ongoing education and professional development for CSICU staff through training programs, workshops, and conferences.
  • Collaboration : Work closely with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical departments to ensure integrated and comprehensive patient care.

The Smidt Heart Institute is widely recognized as a leader in the delivery of cardiovascular care and a pioneer in the development of new treatments and diagnostic tools. Since 2018, Cedars-Sinai Cardiology / Cardiac Surgery was rated in the top three nationally in U.S. News and World Report Top Hospitals . The Smith Heart Institute faculty have published over 510 publications, 17% of which were in high-impact journals, and has over $22 million in grant funding.

Patients turn to us because they know our progress is their progress, and our strides forward are their success.

Qualifications :

  • Medical Degree from an accredited medical school
  • Fellowship training in cardiac surgery, anesthesiology, or similar
  • Board certified (or eligible) in Critical Care Medicine
  • Eligible for an unrestricted California license as Physician
  • Ability to obtain and / or maintain DEA certification for the State of California.
  • Meet threshold criteria / qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
  • Eligible for appointment to Associate Professor or Professor academic rank in the CSMC
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional collaboration abilities with partners and staff.
  • Proven knowledge and success in clinical skills. Candidates should be recognized for the provision of clinical excellence.
  • To apply, submit a current CV and Cover Letter to Dr. Joanna Chikwe, Chair of Cardiac Surgery c / o : Director, Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit at Cedars-Sinai

    Ranked #1 in California

  • and on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll for eight years in a row , we are a national leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare that encompasses primary care as well as specialized medicine and conducting research that leads to lifesaving discoveries and innovations.
  • Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest non-profit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 1,022 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Cedars-Sinai Health System includes Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (our flagship hospital), the Academic Enterprise, Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, our ambulatory diagnostic and treatment centers, and our Medical Network. Recently, we have partnered with and added Torrance Memorial with its Medical Center and Medical Network as well as Huntington Hospital with its Medical Center and Medical Network to our system. The system comprises more than 2,300 beds and revenues exceeding $6 billion annually. It includes more than 50 outpatient venues spanning the entire region (e.g., Santa Monica and West Los Angeles, the South Bay, San Fernando Valley, and Pasadena).

    At Cedars-Sinai, we are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve.

    Join us and take the next step of your career at Cedars-Sinai !

    Cedars-Sinai is in Southern California, surrounded by mountain ranges, valleys, forests, beautiful beaches along the Pacific Ocean, and nearby desert. L.A. is the entertainment capital of the world, a cultural mecca boasting more than 300 museums, and a paradise of beautiful weather. Diversity extends beyond geography to include one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse populations of any large city. In fact, Los Angeles is one of only two U.S. cities without a majority population. People from 140 countries speaking approximately 86 different languages call Los Angeles home.

    Our compensation philosophy :

    We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees.  The total pay range shown takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge / skills; relevant experience and training; education / certifications / licensure; and other business and organizational factors.  This total pay range includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. We also offer a comprehensive faculty benefits package.

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