Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist | Oklahoma Heart Institute (OHI) | Tulsa, OK

Overview

Oklahoma Heart Institute is seeking a BC/BE Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist to join its nationally recognized cardiovascular program in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Heart Institute (OHI), part of Hillcrest HealthCare System, is recruiting a Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist to provide specialized care for critically ill cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery patients within a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care environment.

This physician will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, advanced practice providers, and highly skilled ICU nursing staff to deliver comprehensive care for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, mechanical circulatory support devices, and post-operative cardiothoracic surgical needs.

About the Position

• Employed position with Oklahoma Heart Institute

• Practice in a dedicated Cardiac and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

• Collaborative team of cardiothoracic surgeons, heart failure specialists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and APPs

• Manage critically ill cardiovascular and post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients

• State-of-the-art facilities with advanced monitoring and support technologies

• Opportunity to participate in program development and quality initiatives

• Competitive compensation package with productivity incentives

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, malpractice coverage, CME allowance, retirement benefits, relocation assistance, and sign-on bonus

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care management for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery patients

• Manage patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and circulatory support

• Care for patients with cardiogenic shock, acute heart failure, post-cardiotomy complications, complex arrhythmias, and respiratory failure

• Oversee patients supported with ECMO, Impella, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), ventricular assist devices (VADs), and other advanced cardiovascular therapies

• Collaborate closely with cardiovascular surgeons, advanced heart failure physicians, cardiologists, and APPs

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, quality improvement initiatives, and protocol development

• Provide leadership within the cardiovascular critical care service line

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine

• Fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine required

• Additional training or significant experience in Cardiac Critical Care, Cardiothoracic Critical Care, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Anesthesiology Critical Care, or Surgical Critical Care preferred

• Experience managing advanced cardiovascular disease and mechanical circulatory support devices preferred

• Eligible for Oklahoma medical licensure

• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a collaborative physician who is passionate about caring for high-acuity cardiovascular patients and enjoys working in a multidisciplinary team environment. Experience with advanced heart failure, ECMO, shock management, and post-cardiothoracic surgical critical care is highly desirable.

Recruitment Package Overview:

• Guaranteed Salary
• Optional Incentives: Sign-on & commencement bonuses, residency/fellowship stipend, student loan repayment
• Technology & Support: EPIC EMR, Ambient Health AI for outpatient documentation
• Professional Perks: CME allowance, paid malpractice coverage
• Financial Wellness: Navigate Student Loans consultation
• Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plan
• Practice Growth: Marketing & development support

About Oklahoma Heart Institute

For more than 40 years, Oklahoma Heart Institute has been a leader in cardiovascular care, offering patients access to some of the most advanced heart and vascular services in the region. OHI's integrated cardiovascular program brings together specialists across multiple disciplines to provide comprehensive, innovative, and patient-centered care.

Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, physicians enjoy a thriving metropolitan community with a low cost of living, excellent schools, vibrant arts and entertainment, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to a major international airport.

Join Oklahoma Heart Institute and become part of a premier cardiovascular team dedicated to advancing the future of heart and vascular care.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to begin a confidential conversation with our provider recruitment team.

- J-1 waiver support via State Conrad 30, ARC, DRA, HHS based on location and specialty

- O-1