Critical Care Noctensivist

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, seeks an ICU physician to diagnose, manage, and treat patients in the Intensive Care Unit, delivering expert care for life-threatening conditions and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for every patient in our community.

The role requires direct patient care, teaching responsibilities, participation in quality-improvement activities, and close collaboration with specialists and staff across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Board Certification in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine preferred.
• Current BLS and ALS certifications required.
• Proven ICU procedures and critical care knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality care in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, manage, and treat patients in the ICU, providing expert care for life-threatening conditions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
• Direct patient care, teaching, and participation in quality-improvement activities.
• Collaborate with specialists and staff across disciplines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Medical license – LA

Board certification preferred

Job description

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.

Job Description And Position Requirements

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

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.