Critical Care Intensivist - Texas

iRecruitmd • Abilene, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree