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Commonwealth Medical Services

Critical Care Intensivist (MD/DO) - Texas

Commonwealth Medical Services, Abilene, Texas, us, 79608

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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

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

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