Critical Care Noctensivist

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Wheeler Heights (OR); On-site; USD 320,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, seeks an ICU physician to diagnose, manage, and treat patients in the ICU. This role involves direct patient care, teaching, and coordinating multidisciplinary care to achieve high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate is licensed in Louisiana, board certified in critical care or emergency medicine preferred, and committed to compassionate, team-based care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana.
• Board Certification in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine preferred.
• Current BLS/ALS certifications through ILCOR courses with manikin check-off.
• Proven ICU procedures and critical care management.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality team-based care.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, manage, and treat ICU patients.
• Provide expert management of life-threatening conditions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Involve in teaching and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with specialists and staff across disciplines.

Skills

ICU procedures

Critical care management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

License: Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Board Certification in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine 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

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values.

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.

St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home. St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.