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ACEP Now

Intensivist - Critical Care Physician

ACEP Now, Passaic, New Jersey, us, 07055

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Intensivist / Critical Care Physician Job Description

Overview Client is seeking an experienced and dedicated Intensivist to provide high-quality bedside care in a community hospital setting. While our organization supports advanced telehealth technologies, we recognize the indispensable value of in‑person, hands‑on care in critical environments. We are looking for a physician who thrives in collaborative, fast‑paced clinical settings and who is passionate about improving patient outcomes through direct critical care management.

This opportunity combines the stability of hospital‑based practice with the innovation of telehealth collaboration, offering flexible scheduling and a supportive team environment designed to promote both professional fulfillment and work‑life balance.

Position Summary Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Intensivist will be part of a dedicated on‑site care team responsible for the management of critically ill patients. The physician will collaborate closely with remote Tele‑ICU specialists to ensure seamless continuity of care. The role is based in New Jersey and involves daytime inpatient coverage with telehealth support during night shifts.

Schedule and Requirements

Day shifts:

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

(night coverage provided by Tele‑ICU team)

Manage approximately

10‑12 patients daily

in a

16‑bed ICU

Minimum of

14 shifts per month

Active New Jersey medical license

and

DEA certification

required

Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine (MD or DO)

Prior experience in critical care or acute hospital medicine preferred

Must maintain full compliance with credentialing and hospital regulatory standards

Key Responsibilities Direct Patient Care

Deliver bedside care to critically ill patients in the ICU and other acute settings

Diagnose and manage life‑threatening conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and multi‑organ dysfunction

Perform and oversee procedures including central and arterial line placement, intubation, and chest tube insertion

Implement and manage ventilator and hemodynamic support

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