About the Opportunity
Healthcare — Acute Care & Critical Care Services: A high-volume tertiary and emergency care setting in India delivering 24/7 emergency department (ED) and intensive care for adult and paediatric patients. The role focuses on stabilising critically ill patients, improving acute-care pathways, and driving clinical quality in a multidisciplinary hospital environment.
Primary Title
Emergency Medicine Consultant (Critical Care Specialist) — On-site (India)
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide direct clinical leadership in the ED and ICU: lead resuscitations, oversee triage decisions, and manage immediate life‑threatening conditions.
- Perform advanced airway management and critical procedures including rapid sequence intubation, central and arterial line placement, and emergency chest decompression when indicated.
- Manage ventilated patients and titrate vasoactive therapies—optimise ventilator settings, lead weaning, and troubleshoot respiratory failure.
- Implement and drive sepsis protocols, early goal‑directed therapy, and evidence‑based critical care bundles to reduce morbidity and mortality.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (anaesthesia, surgery, cardiology, radiology, nursing) for seamless handovers, ICU admissions, and step‑down planning.
- Develop clinical protocols, participate in morbidity & mortality reviews, mentor trainees, and contribute to quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives.
Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have
- MBBS with MD/DNB in Emergency Medicine or MD/DNB/DM in Critical Care (or equivalent); valid Indian medical registration.
- Proven experience managing high‑acuity ED and ICU patients with independent decision‑making in emergency resuscitations.
- Clinical competencies: rapid sequence intubation, mechanical ventilation management, central venous and arterial line insertion, vasopressor/inotrope management, and sepsis bundle implementation.
- Certifications and clinical tools: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and proficiency in point‑of‑care ultrasound (POCUS) for emergency/critical care.
Preferred
- Fellowship or additional training in Critical Care Medicine or Emergency Ultrasound; ECMO exposure is a plus.
- Experience in clinical teaching, protocol development, audit, and academic publications in emergency or critical care.
Benefits & Culture Highlights
- On‑site leadership role with competitive compensation and shift‑based scheduling to support work‑life balance.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary teams, structured CME, and opportunities for teaching and research.
- Clear clinical governance, access to modern ED/ICU infrastructure, and focus on continuous quality improvement.
Employer: Devdort is hiring an experienced Emergency Medicine Consultant (Critical Care Specialist) to strengthen its acute care services across India. If you are passionate about high‑impact emergency medicine and critical care outcomes, this on‑site role offers clinical leadership, teaching opportunities, and a platform for quality‑driven practice.