Director for Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit; CVICU
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Doctor/Physician
Cardiologist, Critical Care Physician, Medical Doctor, Surgeon
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is expanding its Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) team. We have an opportunity for a 1.0 FTE physician in Seattle, Washington at our Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC).
We are seeking a dynamic, highly skilled and visionary Director to lead and develop this new cardiovascular critical care service line. The ideal candidate will be a physician board certified in either cardiac anesthesiology, cardiovascular disease, cardiothoracic surgery, or critical care with advanced cardiovascular care expertise. The director will closely collaborate with Advanced Heart Failure, Structural Heart, Electrophysiology, Vascular Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery teams.
The leadership position combines administrative duties and clinical care.
The Director will oversee clinical operations, program development and quality initiatives. The role offers dedicated administrative time and opportunities to shape a high-impact program that serves as a regional and national model for cardiovascular intensive care.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the successful launch and growth of the new CVICU at VMMC.
- Manage and care for approximately 90 cardiogenic shock cases annually.
- Provide expertise in mechanical circulatory support including IABP, Impella CP, RP Flex, Impella 5.5 (70–80 cases annually).
- Support a robust VA/VV ECMO program with 40–50 cases annually.
- Participate in the Mechanical Cardiac Support program expansion, including ECMO and LVAD programs.
- Assist with intensive care management for roughly 400 open heart surgeries annually, including complex cases.
- Assist with over 450 structural heart procedures annually (including Mitra Clip, Tricuspid clip, TAVR, transcatheter valve replacements, Watchman device placement, high‑risk PCI with Impella/ECMO).
- Collaborate on advanced electrophysiology procedures such as convergent ablations.
- Engage in educational activities with internal medicine, anesthesiology, surgery residents and cardiology fellows.
- Participate in leadership opportunities, committees and clinical trials within the critical care and structural heart programs.
- Work with the multidisciplinary CVICU team of APPs, physicians and support staff.
- Drive quality improvement, operational efficiency and clinical research initiatives.
- Represent CVICU in organizational leadership and strategic committees.
- Board Certified or currently Board Eligible in Cardiac Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiothoracic Surgery or Critical Care Medicine.
- Demonstrated leadership experience and program development expertise.
- Critical care certification preferred but not required.
- Advanced complex cardiovascular care experience.
- Ability to obtain medical licensure in Washington State.
- DEA license with full prescriptive authority.
- Strong skills in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography (ideal).
- Preferred background as a Cardiac Anesthesiologist, Cardiologist or Cardiothoracic Surgeon.
Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) is a leading tertiary and qua ternary referral center specializing in complex cardiovascular care. Located in downtown Seattle, VMMC is part of Common Spirit Health, one of the nation’s largest not‑for‑profit health systems.
Why Join Virginia Mason Medical Center?Ranked #1 hospital in Washington State and the Seattle Metro Area by US News & World Report (2025). CMS Hospital Compare Five‑Star Rating: achieved highest possible five‑star designation every year since 2020. One of only 11 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade All‑Time Straight As Medical Centers (Spring 2025). Recognized by the American Heart Association with Stroke Gold Plus and Heart Failure Gold Plus awards.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons three‑star rating for aortic valve replacement with CABG. Consistent top rankings: #1 in Washington by Newsweek’s Best‑In‑State Hospitals (two years in a row). Ambulatory excellence:
Bellevue and Lynnwood clinics named among the 2025 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings two award‑winning health systems together, providing over 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 physicians across 11 hospitals…
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