ICU Night-Shift Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Federal benefits

Job summary

The University VA Medical Center in Louisville is seeking a full-time Physician (Pulmonary Medicine) to serve as a Critical Care Nocturnist in the ICU. The physician will independently manage critically ill patients, including mechanical ventilation, invasive monitoring, and emergency interventions, while maintaining composure in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Responsibilities include leading code responses, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, mentoring residents, and ensuring

Qualifications

• MD degree and full, unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state.
• Board eligible/certified in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care.
• English proficiency for clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct night-shift assessments of critically ill ICU patients and develop care plans.
• Perform and oversee advanced life support procedures and ventilator management.
• Lead code blue responses and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure accurate documentation and handoffs to daytime teams for continuity of care.
• Provide education and mentorship to residents and trainees; participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Critical care

ICU care

Ventilator management

Emergency interventions

Education

MD degree

US medical license

Board certification in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care

Job description

The University VA Medical Center in Louisville is seeking a full-time Physician (Pulmonary Medicine) to serve as a Critical Care Nocturnist in the ICU. The physician will independently manage critically ill patients, including mechanical ventilation, invasive monitoring, and emergency interventions, while maintaining composure in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Responsibilities include leading code responses, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, mentoring residents, and ensuring