Critical Care Intensivist (MD/DO) - Texas

Critical Care Intensivist (MD/DO) Position Summary 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. Essential Duties and 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 Qualifications - 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 Skills and Competencies - 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 Work Environment - Intensive care units within hospital settings - Shift-based scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays depending on program structure Physical Requirements - Ability to stand and move throughout ICU environments for extended periods - Manual dexterity for bedside procedures - Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient monitoring and emergency response Requirements Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.