Critical Care Physician Jobs

A Critical Care Physician, also known as an Intensivist, specializes in providing comprehensive care for critically ill patients in intensive care units. They typically work in hospital settings, managing and treating patients with life-threatening conditions such as multiple organ failure, sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and traumatic injuries. Their responsibilities include conducting comprehensive patient assessments, developing, and implementing treatment plans, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to deliver multidisciplinary care. They also make end-of-life care decisions and communicate with patients' families about their condition and prognosis.

Important skills for a Critical Care Physician include strong clinical judgement, the ability to make quick decisions under pressure, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of medical ethics. They should also be flexible and adaptable, as they need to respond to rapidly changing patient conditions. They should hold a Medical Degree and be Board Certified in Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Prior to becoming a Critical Care Physician, an individual might hold roles such as Resident Physician, Internal Medicine Physician or a Pulmonologist, which provide the necessary medical knowledge and clinical experience.

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A larger hospital is seeking a neurocritical care physician for locum tenens coverage. Grab a friend and go to a Columbia Fireflies game for good old-fashioned fun, or take in the history and...

Critical Care - Intensivist Job at CommonSpirit Health in Sacramento, CA

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Care, Surgical Critical Care, or Anesthesia Critical Care is highly desirable....

Internal Medicine - Critical Care Physician

  • Missouri City, MO
  • 6 hours ago
  • Missouri City, MO
  • 6 hours ago

Healthcare system in a Kansas City suburb is actively recruiting a Critical Care Medicine provider....

Cardiac Intensivist Per Diem Opportunity

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Additional Information Board Certified or Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine Location: Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center Schedule: Full-time (40-hrs/wk, Mon-Sun), overnight call and...

Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician

  • AL
  • 7 hours ago
  • AL
  • 7 hours ago

Join two Pulmonary Critical Care physicians in a hospital employed opportunity. Live on Lake Guntersville 50 minutes from Huntsville....

JOB SPECIFICS OSF HealthCare is seeking a Pulmonary Critical Care physician to become part of our expanding practice in Peru, IL High procedure volume pulmonary care with critical care coverage One...

Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician

  • Providence, RI
  • 14 hours ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 14 hours ago

A pulmonologist with critical care is needed to become a hospital employee Outpatient and inpatient with great referrals and support Earn 75% MGMA salary plus bonuses, relocation and sign-on This fabulous...

The PICU is a 13-bed unit with multiple pediatric specialties including active general surgery, neurosurgical, ENT, orthopedic surgery and plastic surgical programs....

Intensivist-Pulmonary/Critical Care

  • New York, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 15 hours ago

Teaching & Academic Responsibilities Supervise and mentor Internal Medicine residents, Pulmonary and Critical Care fellows, and medical students....

About the facility A larger hospital is seeking a neurocritical care physician for locum tenens coverage. About the facility location Grab a friend and go to a Columbia Fireflies game for good...

The candidate must be Board Certified or Fellowship trained in Critical Care or Pulmonary or Fellowship or a standalone Critical Care Fellowship....

Pediatric - Critical Care Medicine Physician

  • Orlando, FL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 16 hours ago

Pediatric Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, Picu, Intensive Care, Critical Care, Intensivist, Pediatrician, Pediatrics, Pediatric Care, Child Care, Internal Medicine, Internal Care, Physician,...

Academic - Cardiovascular Critical Care Intensivist with UofL Health

  • Louisville, KY
  • 18 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 18 hours ago

The Division of Cardiovascular Critical Care is housed in the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery....

Must be BC/BE in Critical Care (Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia or Surgery) or Pulmonary / Critical Care Medicine....

Medical Director- Intensivist/Hospitalist

  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago

Provide high level pediatric acute and critical care clinical services to patients including, but not limited to: Performing and recording history and physical examinations Recording and interpreting...

Critical Care Physician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Critical Care Medicine
Critical care is an emerging specialty in hospitals and, with an increasing population living with multiple co-morbidites, the burden on Critical Care Units is rising. In this course, find out...
Critical Thinking: How to Develop Critical Thinking Skills
Steer away from reactive thinking and onto the path of strategic decision-making. Break through your limits Critical thinking is a valuable everyday skill that can save time, money, and resources....
Foundations of Client Care 3: Client Care
A review of the needs of daily living and related care activities, basic client care, and more advanced skills for working with clients with different needs. This is the third, and final, course...

Salary for Critical Care Physician Jobs Nationwide

This is the average annual salary for Critical Care Physician jobs nationwide as reported by the BLS.

$320,700


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Critical Care Physician positions.



Highest Education Level

Critical Care Physicians offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
50.8%
Master's Degree
26.7%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
High School or GED
2.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Associate's Degree
2.1%
Some College
0.5%



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