Critical Care Intensivist (MD/DO) - Texas

Commonwealth Medical Services; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a Critical Care Intensivist (MD/DO) to provide comprehensive medical management in the ICU, including evaluating and treating critically ill patients. Responsibilities include leading clinical teams, performing critical care procedures, and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes. Applicants must have an MD or DO degree, complete residency and fellowship in Critical Care Medicine, and possess strong clinical and leadership skills. The role requires flexible scheduling, including nights and weekends, to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure.
• DEA registration or eligibility and ACLS certification.
• Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for critically ill patients in various ICU settings.
• Evaluate and manage acute critical conditions, including respiratory failure and sepsis.
• Perform and supervise critical care procedures and lead ICU clinical teams.
• Communicate effectively with family regarding patient status and treatment goals.
• Participate in rapid response teams and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

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

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Completion of an accredited residency program

Completion of an accredited Critical Care Medicine fellowship

Board-eligible or board-certified in Critical Care Medicine

Job description

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

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.