APP - Critical Care

The Cardiac ICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a vital member of the Cardiac Surgery team, responsible for the comprehensive management of critically ill post-cardiac surgical patients during the immediate post-operative period in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

This role delivers high-acuity, evidence-based care in close collaboration with Cardiac Surgeons , CV Intensivists , and multidisciplinary Surgical ICU teams including trauma, orthopedics, and neurosurgery. The APP ensures optimal patient outcomes through expert bedside management, advanced procedural skills, and vigilant clinical monitoring.

Why join Sinai Hospital?

• Join a growing hospital system actively investing in advanced technology, expanded services, and employee career development.

• Practice at the top of your license with autonomy in clinical decision-making.

• Work alongside experienced interdisciplinary teams across high-acuity patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and implement advanced treatment plans

• Collaborate with SICU teams in managing trauma, orthopedic, and neurosurgical post-operative patients as appropriate

• Removal of percutaneous ventricular assist devices

• ECMO cannulation (percutaneous and surgical, with surgical team collaboration)

• Chest tube insertion and management

• Pulmonary artery catheter insertion and management

• Bedside ultrasound and echocardiography

• Provides expert troubleshooting and management of mechanical circulatory support devices including IABP, ventricular assist devices, and ECMO circuits.

• Partner with CICU nursing, intensivists, surgeons, respiratory therapists, perfusionists, and allied health teams

Qualifications

• ICU, Cardiac ICU ( CICU ), or Surgical ICU (SICU) experience required

• Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)

• 3-5 years of critical care experience

• Active American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule

• CME Allowance

• Medical/Dental

• Retirement

About Sinai Hospital

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems -- our mission is simple: to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.