Physician, Critical Care Intensivist

WakeMed Health & Hospitals • Raleigh, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WakeMed Physician Practices is a multi-specialty group with over 500 physicians in a variety of specialty areas. Our organization places a high value on quality, caring and compassionate physicians and we are committed to providing state-of-the-art health care to our patients and the community we serve. WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Critical Care Intensivist Physician to join our high-performing, patient-centered critical care team. This position provides comprehensive care to critically ill patients across multidisciplinary ICU settings and plays a key role in advancing WakeMed’s mission of delivering outstanding, compassionate care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Licensed Medical Physician
• Board Certification in Area of Practice Required
• Doctorate Medicine Required
• Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in adult intensive care units (medical, surgical, or mixed ICUs depending on assignment)
• Perform and oversee critical care procedures, including but not limited to intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, and ventilator management
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary rounds, collaborating with hospitalists, specialists, advanced practice providers, nursing, and ancillary staff
• Manage critically ill patients with complex conditions including respiratory failure, sepsis, ARDS, multi-organ dysfunction, and post-operative complications
• Support and mentor APPs, residents, and medical students as applicable
• Participate in rapid response and code teams as required
• Ensure compliance with evidence-based protocols, clinical guidelines, and quality initiatives
• Contribute to performance improvement efforts, patient safety initiatives, and organizational goals
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)

What This Job Offers

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