Critical Care Physician Jobs in California

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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Cardiac Intensivist Per Diem Opportunity

  • Kaiser Permanente Southern California Permanente Medical Group
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 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...

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Surgeon Cardiac Intensivist - Orange County

  • SCPMG Meetings and Events (KPSymposia)
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 3 days ago

Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package The comprehensive benefits and longevity-based compensation package offered by Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) enables physicians...

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Critical Care Physician (Cardiac Intensivist)

  • Sound Physicians
  • Oakland, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 5 days ago

Transform patient care and community as a Critical Care Physician in San Francisco East Bay!...

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Critical Care Physician (Intensivist)

  • Sound Physicians
  • Oakland, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 5 days ago

Transform patient care and community as a Critical Care Physician in San Francisco East Bay!...

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Specialty Clinical Associate -Per-Diem Medical Intensivist- Los Alamitos

  • University of California System
  • Los Alamitos, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Alamitos, CA
  • 8 days ago

The successful candidate must be board eligible/certified in critical care medicine, and licensed/eligible in California....

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BC/BE Pulmonary/Critical Care or Critical Care Physician

  • Diablo Pulmonary Medical Group
  • Concord, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Concord, CA
  • 10 days ago

Diablo Pulmonary Medical Group (DPMG) is seeking a full-time BC/BE Pulmonary/Critical Care or Critical Care Physician to join our growing, well-respected medical group....

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Physician, Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist (Full-Time)

  • MemorialCare Health System
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 11 days ago

and experience in cardiac critical care...

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Neurocritical Care Physician

  • CommonSpirit Health
  • Carmichael, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Carmichael, CA
  • 16 days ago

This candidate will help grow the Neurological Critical Care service for Dignity Health Neurological Institute of Northern California to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective care for patients affected...

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Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist

  • CommonSpirit Health
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 17 days ago

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

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Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Stanford, CA
  • 20 days ago

Care Unit (CVICU) at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford (LPCHS)....

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Acute Care Physician

  • AMN Corporate
  • Davis, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Davis, CA
  • 21 days ago

Medicine, or Pediatrics Eligible for or active California licensure Strong procedural confidence and ability to manage competing priorities Collaborative mindset with interest in growth and teaching...

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Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

  • CommonSpirit Health
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 24 days ago

Opportunity Highlights Full-time position blending outpatient pulmonology and ICU critical care Treat a wide range of pulmonary conditions including COPD, ILD, and sleep disorders Work alongside a team...

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Critical Care Physician

  • Prime Healthcare
  • Redding, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Focus entirely on inpatient critical care, no outpatient responsibilities. No additional call requirements. What We're Looking For MD/DO with critical care experience....

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Critical Care Physician

  • ECHO Locum Tenens
  • Visalia, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Visalia, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Seeking a Critical Care Physician for locum coverage at Kaweah Health Medical Center in Visalia, California....

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Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist Openings

  • Kaiser Permanente - Oakland
  • Oakland, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 30+ days ago

: Board Certification or Eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology and/or Pediatric Critical Care Dual board certification in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Critical Care preferred Cardiac intensive care...

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Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Critical Care Physician Jobs in California

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

$269,890


Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Critical Care Physicians in California offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
53.1%
Master's Degree
26.3%
Bachelor's Degree
14.5%
High School or GED
2.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Associate's Degree
1.8%
Some College
0.4%



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