Cardiac Surgeon / Medical Director, Cardiac ICU & Quality Improvement

Cardiac Surgeon / Medical Director, Cardiac ICU & Quality Improvement

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a $2B+, 13,000-team-member healthcare system caring for more than one million patients annually throughout Maryland. The system includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, and Grace Medical Center.

The LifeBridge Health Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) is a well-established, high-quality cardiovascular program performing more than 3,000 cardiac procedures and operations annually.

LifeBridge Health is seeking an experienced Cardiac Surgeon / Medical Director, Cardiac ICU & Quality Improvement to join the Cardiovascular Institute at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. This unique physician leadership opportunity combines a robust adult cardiac surgery practice with dedicated medical leadership of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and cardiovascular quality improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated excellence in adult cardiac surgery along with a strong interest in physician leadership, quality, outcomes, multidisciplinary collaboration, and continued development of a high-performing cardiovascular program.

Practice & Leadership Opportunity

· Employed physician position based at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.

· Full-time position with a combination of clinical cardiac surgery and medical director responsibilities.

· Comprehensive adult cardiac surgical practice with the opportunity to perform the full spectrum of adult cardiac procedures, including TAVR.

· Expertise in TAVR required, additional catheter-based skills desirable.

· Opportunity to participate in complex valve surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, and other procedures consistent with training and experience.

· Leadership responsibility for the Cardiac ICU, including clinical standards, multidisciplinary collaboration, quality, patient safety, and performance improvement.

· Leadership of cardiac surgery/CICU quality improvement initiatives and outcomes monitoring.

· Collaboration with CVI, Chief Cardiac Surgeon, and hospital leadership on strategic cardiovascular program development.

· Participation in multidisciplinary Heart Team and Structural Heart activities.

· Shared cardiac surgery call responsibilities.

· Combination of operative, inpatient, outpatient, consultation, postoperative, and physician leadership responsibilities.

Medical Director Responsibilities

The Medical Director, Cardiac ICU & Quality Improvement will provide physician leadership focused on clinical excellence, quality, patient safety, outcomes, and continuous improvement across the cardiac surgical and critical care continuum.

Responsibilities include:

· Provide medical leadership for the Cardiac ICU in partnership with nursing, critical care, cardiac surgery, cardiology, anesthesia, and advanced practice providers.

· Establish and promote evidence-based clinical standards and care pathways for the cardiac surgical patient.

· Lead and support quality improvement initiatives related to cardiac surgery, CICU care, patient safety, outcomes, and care transitions.

· Monitor clinical outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.

· Participate in review and analysis of cardiac surgery and cardiovascular quality data.

· Support STS Registry participation, data review, benchmarking, and performance improvement initiatives, as applicable.

· Lead or participate in multidisciplinary morbidity and mortality conferences and quality review activities.

· Develop and implement evidence-based protocols and processes designed to improve outcomes, efficiency, and patient experience.

· Collaborate with nursing, anesthesia, perfusion, critical care, rehabilitation, quality, and administrative leadership to address opportunities for improvement.

· Mentor physicians, APPs, and clinical team members.

· Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and clinical excellence.

· Support accreditation, regulatory readiness, quality reporting, and patient safety initiatives.

· Partner with CVI leadership and the Chief of Cardiac Surgery to advance cardiovascular services, physician integration, and strategic program development.

· Serve as a physician leader and advocate for continued development of the cardiac surgery and CICU programs across LifeBridge Health.

Clinical Responsibilities

· Provide comprehensive adult cardiac surgical care.

· Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aortic disease, and other complex cardiac conditions.

· Perform coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, TAVR, and other adult cardiac surgical procedures consistent with training and experience.

· Participate in multidisciplinary evaluation and management of complex cardiovascular patients.

· Collaborate closely with cardiology, interventional cardiology, structural heart, electrophysiology, vascular surgery, anesthesia, critical care, and other specialists.

· Participate in multidisciplinary Heart Team and Structural Heart conferences.

· Provide inpatient consultations and postoperative management.

· Participate in outpatient surgical evaluation and follow-up.

· Educate patients and families regarding treatment options, surgical planning, risks, benefits, and postoperative recovery.

· Participate in shared cardiothoracic surgery call responsibilities.

· Maintain high standards of clinical quality, professionalism, communication, and patient-centered care.

Cardiovascular Institute Resources

LifeBridge Health offers a highly collaborative cardiovascular environment with established clinical infrastructure, including:

· Two cardiac operating rooms with dedicated staff.

· Dedicated Cardiac ICU resources.

· Established Structural Heart Program.

· Comprehensive cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional services.

· Cardiac anesthesia and perfusion support.

· Experienced cardiovascular nursing and clinical teams.

· 24/7/365 support from 15-20 Advanced Practice Providers across the system.

· More than 30 cardiologists, including interventional and structural cardiologists and electrophysiologists.

· Approximately 3,000 cardiac procedures annually, including approximately 2,000 cardiac catheterizations, 600+ PCIs, approximately 50 TAVRs, and other structural interventions.

Multidisciplinary Team

The Cardiac Surgeon / Medical Director will work within an integrated cardiovascular team that includes:

· Cardiac Surgeons

· Cardiologists

· Interventional and Structural Cardiologists

· Electrophysiologists

· Vascular Surgeons

· Cardiac Anesthesiologists

· Critical Care Physicians

· Advanced Practice Providers

· Perfusionists

· Cardiovascular Nursing

· Rehabilitation Specialists

· Quality and Operational Leadership

Qualifications

· MD or DO from an accredited medical school.

· Completion of an accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery residency/fellowship.

· Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery.

· Expertise in TAVR required; additional catheter-based skills desirable.

· Minimum five years of post-fellowship experience preferred.

· Demonstrated excellence in adult cardiac surgery with verifiable quality outcomes.

· Experience with complex cardiac surgery preferred.

· Experience with valve repair/replacement and aortic surgery preferred.

· Experience participating in multidisciplinary Heart Team or Structural Heart programs preferred.

· Previous leadership experience in quality improvement, outcomes, medical direction, or program development preferred.

· Experience with STS Registry or other cardiovascular quality initiatives preferred.

· Strong communication, interpersonal, and physician leadership skills.

· Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.

· Commitment to clinical excellence, quality improvement, patient safety, and continuous improvement.

Schedule

· Full-time employed physician opportunity.

· Combination of clinical cardiac surgery and medical director responsibilities.

· Monday-Friday clinical schedule with shared cardiothoracic surgery & CICU call responsibilities.

· Clinical responsibilities include operative cases, post-operative ICU management, inpatient rounding, surgical consultations, outpatient clinic, and postoperative follow-up.

· Administrative/medical director responsibilities will be integrated into the physician's overall FTE and schedule.

Compensation & Benefits

LifeBridge Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package supported by a financially strong and growing health system.

For a full-time 1.0 FTE physician, the current cardiac surgeon compensation structure includes:

· Competitive guaranteed base salary of $775,000-$850,000, dependent upon experience.

· Substantial wRVU incentive opportunity.

· Quality incentive opportunity.

· Full benefits.

· 28 days of PTO.

· 5 days of CME.

· $7,500 annual reimbursement opportunity for CME and professional expenses.

· Free parking.

· 403(b) retirement plan.

· 457(b) deferred compensation plan.

· Life insurance.

· Discounted membership opportunities at the LifeBridge Health and Fitness Center.

Medical Director compensation and administrative FTE allocation will be determined based on the scope of the medical director responsibilities and LifeBridge Health's physician leadership compensation structure.

Why LifeBridge Health?

This is an opportunity to combine a highly active adult cardiac surgery practice with meaningful physician leadership responsibilities within an established cardiovascular institute.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

· Provide advanced cardiac surgical care within an established program.

· Help shape the future of the Cardiac ICU.

· Lead quality and outcomes improvement initiatives.

· Work alongside a broad multidisciplinary cardiovascular team.

· Mentor physicians, APPs, and clinical team members.

· Contribute to the continued growth and development of LifeBridge Health's cardiovascular programs.

· Participate in an integrated Heart & Vascular environment serving patients throughout the Baltimore region and Maryland.

Community

LifeBridge Health's hospitals are located within easy driving distance of Baltimore's cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities, with access to both urban and suburban communities. Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York City are readily accessible, while the Chesapeake Bay, Mid-Atlantic beaches, mountains, rivers, and ski areas provide extensive opportunities for outdoor recreation.

How to Apply

To apply please visit lifejobs.org or email Francesca Zimberg, Provider Engagement Administrator at View email address on click.appcast.io

LifeBridge Health is committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment where physicians and clinical teams can deliver exceptional care and continuously improve cardiovascular outcomes.