Critical Care Noctensivist

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is seeking an experienced ICU physician to diagnose, manage, and treat critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit.

The role involves direct patient care, teaching, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. Scheduled weekly hours are 42; candidates must hold a Louisiana medical license and be board-certified in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine preferred; BLS/ALS certifications required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a license to practice medicine in Louisiana.
• Board Certified in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine preferred
• Current BLS and ALS certifications required with ILCOR-compliant courses.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, manage and treat ICU patients.
• Provide direct patient care, teaching, and participate in quality improvement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Education

Louisiana Medical License

Board Certification in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine preferred

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 42

JOB SUMMARY:

Diagnose, manage, and treatment of all patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Providing expert management of life-threatening conditions, coordinating multidisciplinary care and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes. The role involves direct patient care, teaching, participating in quality improvement activities and collaboration with specialists and staff across disciplines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be licensed by the Louisiana State board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine.
• Board Certified in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine is preferred
• Current BLS and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check-off (ALS required by specialty only)
• Proven expertise in ICU procedures and critical care management
• Patient care and procedural skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a team based setting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching
Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.