Intensivist Doctor

VSH Hospital; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,250,000 - 2,750,000; Full time

Job summary

VSH Hospital in Bengaluru invites an Intensivist to provide advanced critical care in the ICU, lead multidisciplinary teams, and guide high-stakes decisions for life-threatening illnesses.

The role emphasizes procedures like arterial lines and ventilator management, rapid treatment planning, and clear family communication, with a 24/7 shift pattern typical of critical care in a tertiary hospital.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD degree holders with a focus on critical care.
• Experience in ICU settings and life-support technologies.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat severe ICU conditions.
• Lead and coordinate with nursing and allied staff.
• Perform advanced procedures such as arterial lines, central lines and ventilator management.
• Develop and adjust complex treatment plans.
• Monitor patients and maintain thorough documentation.
• Counsel families on prognosis and care decisions.
• Respond to emergencies and manage ICU crises.

Skills

Critical care medicine

Decision making

Team leadership

Communication

Education

MBBS

MD

Job description

Clinical Services 3 Years of Experience Salary: ₹2500000.00 LPA Qualification: MBBS / MD Posted on January 5, 2026

Job Summary

An Intensivist doctor's job involves providing advanced care to critically ill patients in the ICU, managing complex conditions, leading multidisciplinary teams, performing procedures (like central lines, bronchoscopy), making rapid treatment decisions, overseeing documentation, and counseling families, requiring expertise in life-sustaining technologies, quick judgment, and excellent communication for severe, life‑threatening illnesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Diagnose and treat severe, life‑threatening conditions in the ICU.
• Team Leadership: Lead and coordinate with nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists.
• Procedural Skills: Perform advanced procedures like inserting arterial lines, central lines, managing ventilators, and bronchoscopies.
• Treatment Management: Develop and implement complex treatment plans, including medication and advanced life support.
• Monitoring & Documentation: Continuously monitor vital signs and ensure thorough clinical documentation.
• Family Communication: Counsel patients’ families on treatment, prognosis, and ethical decisions, including end‑of‑life care.
• Emergency Response: Attend to medical emergencies and manage crises within the ICU.

Core Skills & Attributes

• Deep knowledge of critical care medicine and technology.
• Strong diagnostic, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to remain calm, resilient, and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Work Environment

• Primarily hospital‑based Intensive Care Units (ICUs).
• Often involves shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays due to the 24/7 nature of critical care.