Critical Care Nocturnist

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 500,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, dental, vision

Paid malpractice insurance

Retirement options with company matching

CME allowance of $4,000

Job summary

Society of Critical Care Medicine is offering a Critical Care/Intensivist position in Lexington, KY. This role provides an exceptional opportunity within a supportive and patient-centered environment, emphasizing work-life balance and advanced medical technologies.

Compensation includes a competitive salary of $500,000 – $550,000 per year, recruiting incentives, health benefits, paid malpractice insurance, and retirement options. Candidates should be board-certified or board-eligible in Critical Care.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Critical Care/Intensivist.
• Kentucky License/eligible.
• DEA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Join a well-established team in a closed ICU model.
• Practice in a supportive, patient-centered environment.
• Shape your own practice with work-life balance.

Education

Accredited residency program in the U.S. or Canada

Accredited Critical Care fellowship

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

CHI Saint Joseph is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Critical Care/Intensivist physician to join our well‑established team in Lexington, KY as we move towards a closed ICU model. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a supportive, patient‑centered environment. Enjoy a collaborative medical community, access to advanced technology, and the ability to shape your own practice with a healthy work‑life balance.

Offer Includes

• Competitive salary guarantee for up to 3 years and a lucrative compensation model to follow.
• Additional quality‑based bonus
• Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including sign‑on bonus, student loan assistance, residency bonus, and relocation assistance.
• 1 week CME, $4,000
• Paid malpractice insurance/tail coverage
• Eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal and state forgiveness programs.
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, health spending accounts, short‑term disability, MyWellness benefits, and mental health resources.
• Retirement options (both standard and ROTH options) through Fidelity with up to 3% match plus an additional annual company contribution of 3% of your salary to your choice of 401(k) or pension plan.
• EPIC‑ electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations.

Job Requirements

Education

• Successful completion of an accredited residency program in the U.S. or Canada.
• Successful completion of an accredited Critical Care fellowship.

License/Certification

• Kentucky License/eligible
• DEA
• Board certification or active participation in the examination process

Work Location

Saint Joseph Hospital, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, is a 433‑bed hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, founded in 1877, serving residents of central and eastern Kentucky.

Pay Range

$500,000 – $550,000 per year.