At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Summary
Holds primary board certification (or eligibility for certification) from the American Board of Internal Medicine AND has completed an ACGME-approved fellowship in Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine AND is board certified or board eligible at the time of hiring. Is expected to lead the multidisciplinary critical care team, and coordinate care among the primary service and other consultant teams. Strong communication and collaboration skills are required. Assess, treats and supports patients with one or more vital organ system failures with the goal of preventing further life-threatening deterioration. Treats disease of the lungs and airways; Diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational disease, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs. Performs resuscitation in the care of patients with acute cardiac, respiratory, or neurologic emergencies. Procedures that intensivists perform include intubation, difficult airway management, central and arterial line placement, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, ultrasonography, and diagnostic / therapeutic bronchoscopy, among others. As a physician of the Moffitt Medical Group (MMG), provides patient care and serves as a member of the academic medical enterprise. Spanning the clinical and research enterprise in support of patient care, research, and education and advances the Institutional mission of contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer. As such, the incumbent agrees to comply fully with MMG policies and procedures and the Hospital's Medical Staff Bylaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Greater than 50% of the attendings time is spent in the critical or intensivist care setting.
Qualifications:
Education/Licensure:
- MD or Equivalent
- Board certified (or eligible) in Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
- Florida Medical License
- DEA License
- ACLS as required by privileges granted through Medical Staff
Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
