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 ResponsibilitiesProvide 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
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
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
Intensive care units within hospital settings
Shift-based scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays depending on program structure
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