Critical Care Physician / Intensivist

Cleveland Clinic; Florida; On-site; USD 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Integrated Hospital Care Institute seeks a highly skilled Critical Care Physician (Intensivist) to join the Martin Health ICU teams in Stuart and Port St. Lucie, Florida.

You will provide advanced care for critically ill patients within a nationally recognized system known for excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration. We welcome board-certified and board-eligible physicians who are passionate about critical care medicine and improving patient outcomes, with

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Residency in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, or other qualifying specialty.
• Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine or Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Critical Care Medicine or the qualifying specialty.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU evaluation, diagnosis, and management of critically ill patients.
• Manage patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, multiorgan dysfunction.
• Develop and implement evidence‑based treatment plans.
• Ventilator management, hemodynamic assessment, and advanced monitoring.
• Perform or supervise critical care procedures per privileges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Participate in rounds, care transitions, and family meetings.
• Respond to clinical deterioration and emergencies.
• Promote patient safety and infection prevention.
• Contribute to quality improvement and outcomes.
• Educate and mentor clinical colleagues and trainees.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation.

Skills

Critical care knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MD or DO

Internal Medicine/EM/Anesthesiology residency

Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine

Board eligible/certified in Critical Care Medicine

Florida medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Florida - Integrated Hospital Care Institute

Location: Stuart and Port St. Lucie, Florida

Advance Critical Care. Make a Lasting Impact.

Cleveland Clinic Florida's Integrated Hospital Care Institute is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Critical Care Physician (Intensivist) to join our growing team at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health in Stuart and Port St. Lucie, Florida.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide advanced care to critically ill patients within a nationally recognized healthcare system known for clinical excellence, innovation, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with complex and life-threatening conditions.

We welcome applications from board-certified and board-eligible physicians who are passionate about critical care medicine and committed to advancing patient outcomes.

Position Highlights

• Join Cleveland Clinic Florida's established Integrated Hospital Care Institute.
• Provide comprehensive care for critically ill patients in the closed intensive care unit (ICU).
• Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams to manage complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based care practices.
• Practice within a health system that emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional development.
• Enjoy the opportunity to live and work along Florida's beautiful Treasure Coast.
• Join a nonprofit healthcare organization that qualifies as an employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, subject to individual eligibility requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Manage patients with acute respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, multiorgan dysfunction, and other life‑threatening conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using current evidence‑based critical care practices.
• Provide ventilator management, hemodynamic assessment, and advanced physiologic monitoring as clinically indicated.
• Perform or supervise critical care procedures within the physician's training, privileges, and institutional protocols.
• Collaborate with consulting specialists, emergency medicine physicians, hospitalists, surgeons, nursing teams, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and advanced practice providers to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, care transitions, and family meetings to support informed decision‑making and patient‑centered care.
• Recognize and respond to clinical deterioration and medical emergencies.
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and adherence to established clinical protocols.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, utilization management, and efforts to improve clinical outcomes.
• Support the education and professional development of clinical colleagues and trainees, as applicable.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation while complying with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, or another qualifying specialty, consistent with the physician's critical care training.
• Fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine or Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, as applicable to the candidate’s specialty.
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Critical Care Medicine or the appropriate qualifying specialty.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Florida.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to high‑quality, compassionate, patient‑centered care.

Why Cleveland Clinic Martin Health?

Be part of a respected healthcare system.

Cleveland Clinic Martin Health is part of Cleveland Clinic Florida, a regional healthcare network that brings together physicians and specialists across multiple hospitals and outpatient locations. Martin Health serves communities throughout Martin and St. Lucie counties, providing preventive, primary, and acute hospital care alongside a broad range of specialty services.

A collaborative, multispecialty environment.

Martin Health physicians represent 71 medical specialties and subspecialties, creating opportunities for collaboration across disciplines and coordinated care for patients with complex medical needs.

An established presence on Florida's Treasure Coast.

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital has served the Stuart community for more than 80 years. The Martin Health network includes hospital campuses in Stuart and Port St. Lucie, providing access to a broad regional patient population.

Part of a global healthcare leader.

As of December 31, 2025, Cleveland Clinic's enterprise included:

• 23 hospitals worldwide
• 300 outpatient locations
• Approximately 83,000 caregivers
• Approximately 6,600 physicians and scientists
• 3.6 million unique patients worldwide

These enterprise‑wide figures reflect the scale of the organization and the breadth of clinical expertise available across its network.

Live and Work on Florida's Treasure Coast

Located along Florida's Atlantic coast, Stuart and Port St. Lucie offer an appealing combination of coastal living, outdoor recreation, and growing communities.

Physicians and their families can enjoy:

• Beautiful Atlantic beaches and waterfront communities.
• Boating, fishing, kayaking, and other outdoor activities.
• Golf courses, parks, and nature preserves.
• A variety of residential communities, from coastal neighborhoods to family‑friendly suburban areas.
• Access to shopping, dining, schools, and community amenities.
• Convenient access to other South Florida destinations.

The Treasure Coast offers an opportunity to build a rewarding medical career while enjoying Florida's outdoor lifestyle.

Join Cleveland Clinic Florida

Join an organization committed to exceptional patient care, clinical innovation, and the advancement of medicine.