Critical Care Intensivist (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The Critical Care Intensivist provides comprehensive medical management of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. This role involves the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of complex, life-threatening conditions, coordination of multidisciplinary care, and leadership of ICU clinical teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide direct care for critically ill patients in medical, surgical, cardiac, or mixed intensive care units
- Evaluate and manage acute respiratory failure, shock, sepsis, multi-organ dysfunction, and other critical conditions
- Perform and supervise critical care procedures, including airway management, mechanical ventilation, vascular access, and hemodynamic monitoring, consistent with training and privileges
- Lead daily multidisciplinary rounds and coordinate care with consulting services
- Interpret and integrate diagnostic data, including imaging and laboratory results
- Communicate effectively with patients’ families regarding clinical status, prognosis, and goals of care
- Participate in rapid response and code teams, as required
- Provide nighttime, weekend, and on-call coverage per service needs
- Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff, as applicable
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and ICU performance initiatives
- Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited residency program (e.g., Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, or Pulmonary)
- Completion of an accredited Critical Care Medicine fellowship
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Critical Care Medicine
- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
- DEA registration or eligibility
- ACLS certification
Skills and Competencies
- Expertise in critical care medicine and ICU procedures
- Strong clinical judgment and rapid decision-making abilities
- Ability to manage high-acuity, high-stress clinical environments
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety
Work Environment
- Intensive care units within hospital settings
- Shift-based scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays depending on program structure
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and move throughout ICU environments for extended periods
- Manual dexterity for bedside procedures
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient monitoring and emergency response
Requirements
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.