Critical Care Intensivist

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Loan repayment program

H1B visa sponsorship

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Professional expense allowance

Retirement with employer match

Medical insurance

Malpractice insurance

Teaching opportunities

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio seeks a Critical Care Intensivist to join a growing network of Level IV community hospitals. The role follows a 7-on/7-off day schedule with potential night coverage, and involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality ICU care.

You will participate in rounds, care planning, and education of residents and fellows, while contributing to quality improvement initiatives within a large academic health system.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Critical Care Medicine.
• Fellowship-trained in Critical Care Medicine is required.
• Strong clinical judgment and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU coverage and management of critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
• May cover occasional night shifts at University Hospital's medical ICU.
• Participate in rounds, care planning and escalation decisions.
• Support resident and fellow education.
• Engage in quality improvement and program development initiatives.

Skills

Board-certified

Critical care expertise

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Education

Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine

Job description

Critical Care Intensivist - Location: University Hospital, San Antonio, TX

Position Type: Full-time, Employed (W2)

University Health is in the midst of the largest expansion in its history, highlighted by the development of two new full-service hospitals that will enhance access to specialty, inpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services.

We are seeking Critical Care Intensivists to support ICU services across our expanding network of community hospitals. This position will be based exclusively at our Level IV community hospital settings, where you will play a key role in building and advancing critical care services as part of our system-wide growth. This role follows a 7-on / 7-off schedule (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM), with opportunities for additional shifts based on departmental needs and individual interest. As part of the cohesive intensivist team, may cover occasional night shifts at University Hospital's medical ICU.

In this position, you will care for a diverse ICU population, including medical, postoperative, and complex pulmonary/critical care patients, within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. As part of our ongoing expansion, you will help extend high-quality critical care to community-based settings, supported by strong institutional resources, established clinical protocols, and access to a larger academic health system.

Role Highlights:

• Provide ICU coverage and management of critically ill patients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care
• As part of the cohesive intensivist team, may help to cover occasional night shifts at University Hospital's medical ICU.
• Participate in rounds, care planning, and escalation decisions
• Support resident and fellow education
• Engage in quality improvement and program development initiatives

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible, fellowship-trained in Critical Care Medicine
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure
• Strong clinical judgment and teamwork skills

UMA and University Health are proud to offer the following:

• Guaranteed Annual Salary + incentives
• Resident/Fellow Stipend Program
• Relocation Expense Reimbursement
• Internal Loan Repayment Program not limited to HPSA shortage areas
• Entity qualification under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Annual Professional Business Expense Allowance
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan w/ 100% Employer Match
• Additional retirement plan with employer match
• Affordable Medical Insurance/Benefits
• Employer-paid Occurrence Malpractice Insurance
• Clinical teaching opportunities to medical students, residents and fellows

Why San Antonio?

San Antonio offers all the amenities of a thriving metropolitan area, including outstanding public and private schools, vibrant culture, and no state income tax.

Join a health system committed to innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient-centered care.

We provide sponsorship for H1B Visas. University Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.