Critical Care Physician Jobs in Texas

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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Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

  • New Braunfels, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • New Braunfels, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Description Specialization: Critical Care Pulmonary Job Summary: Well-established intensivist and pulmonary practice is expanding and has a need for an intensivist physicians to join their successful...

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician

  • El Paso, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 6 hours ago

Care Spanish speaking is preferred but not required H1B vias candidates, O1 visa candidates, and 2026 J1 candidates are welcome Client agrees that if a candidate has a letter of intent from a competing...

Critical Care - Intensivist Job at HCA Healthcare in Texas

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

or passion for pediatric surgery....

The ideal candidate will have sub-specialty certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine or Pediatric Cardiology with at least 5 years of clinical experience in complex cardiac care, a history...

Pulmonology/Critical Care Physician

  • Palestine, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Palestine, TX
  • 2 days ago

Opportunity: S eeking experienced Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician Provider will take over an established practice and patient base Inpatient/Outpatient or option for outpatient only pulmonary This...

People First in Plano Local Team Collaboration: At Texas Health Plano, our strong, collaborative team includes pulmonary/critical care physicians and acute care advanced practice providers with a diverse...

Physician / Critical Care / Texas / Permanent / Intensivist - Locums

  • Weatherford, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Weatherford, TX
  • 5 days ago

Intensivist Location: Weatherford, TX MPLT Healthcare is looking for physicians who Understand the Urgency, Never Give Up, and Have the Courage to Excel in the forever changing medical industry!...

Strictly Critical Care Block ScheduleIf you would like to hear more about the position please email or call Lisa at:....

Intensivist

  • Plano, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 8 days ago

People First in Plano Local Team Collaboration: At Texas Health Plano, our strong, collaborative team includes pulmonary/critical care physicians and acute care advanced practice providers with a diverse...

Critical Care Physician

  • New Braunfels, TX
  • 16 days ago
  • New Braunfels, TX
  • 16 days ago

ED Volume: 29,000 ED Beds: 24 Patients/Hour: 2.0 EMR is Cerner Trauma center Level 4 Qualifications: BC/BP in Emergency Medicine, or BC/BP in a primary specialty (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine...

Critical Care Physician 1099

  • New Braunfels, TX
  • 16 days ago
  • New Braunfels, TX
  • 16 days ago

ED Volume: 29,000 ED Beds: 24 Patients/Hour: 2.0 EMR is Cerner Trauma center Level 4 Qualifications: BC/BP in Emergency Medicine, or BC/BP in a primary specialty (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine...

Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician. Job in Austin Gr8Jobs

  • Austin, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 17 days ago

Pulmonology/Critical Care by Austin, TX Are you tired of the traditional healthcare system?...

Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician

  • Dallas, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 17 days ago

Essential Functions of the Role Join a single-specialty group comprised of 8 Pulmonary and Critical Care physicians 100% Critical Care - Inpatient Only Rotate between five local hospital locations in...

Medical Director- Intensivist/Hospitalist

  • Dallas, TX
  • 22 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 22 days 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...

Post-Acute Care Physician in Duncanville, TX

  • Duncanville, TX
  • 23 days ago
  • Duncanville, TX
  • 23 days ago

We ask that you be board certified in family medicine (FM) or internal medicine (IM) with an active Texas license/DEA. Minimum of 1-2 years of similar experience preferred....

Demographic Data for Texas

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Salary for Critical Care Physician Jobs in Texas

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

$221,250


Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Critical Care Physicians in Texas offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.3%
Master's Degree
26.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.2%
High School or GED
2.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.0%
Associate's Degree
2.0%
Some College
0.5%



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