Faculty Professor Assistant – Full-Time

Department of Critical Care Medicine

School of Medicine

Faculty Position – BE/BC Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist

The Department of Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh is actively seeking BE/BC intensivists to join our Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Division faculty. Opportunities for clinicians, clinician-educators, and clinician-scientists are available.

Minimum objective qualifications; other desirable qualifications:

The selected candidate must have an MD or DO and be board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine by a US accreditation board. Dual board eligibility/certification in Cardiology or Advanced Cardiac Critical Care training is desirable. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. The candidate should exhibit a strong commitment to educating the next generation of clinicians and advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the health sciences.

About the Department:

Every year, referring physicians and families of more than 17,000 patients with congenital heart disease choose the Heart Institute at CHP when they need the most advanced cardiac care. The CHP Heart Institute ranks as one of the top pediatric cardiovascular surgery programs in the United States, currently ranked 3rd in the US News and World Report ranking for pediatric cardiac programs, and consistently has one of the lowest overall four-year surgical mortality rates among all high-volume programs as recognized by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. At the forefront are the 12-bed CICU and 21-bed CICU/Acute Care complex especially designed to meet the needs of pediatric patients with both congenital and acquired heart disease. The CICU admits more than 700 children annually and specializes in patients with complex congenital heart surgery, heart transplantation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and ventricular assist devices.

Rank and/or title; salary range or minimum:

Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor is anticipated. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Applicants are requested to submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae, and list of three references to Home tendersglobal.net Talent Center: Careers at Pitt tendersglobal.net University of Pittsburgh Requisition 24001742. 

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.