Intensivist PRN

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ seeks a board-certified/board-eligible Intensivist for PRN/per diem coverage across multiple clinical sites, including Cooper University Hospital and Inspira Medical Centers.

You will provide flexible critical care services, supervise procedures and collaborate with nurses, APs, and physicians; board certification in Critical Care and NJ license eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent degree.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Critical Care Medicine.
• Eligibility for an unrestricted New Jersey medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care management for ICU patients across assigned sites.
• Deliver inpatient critical care services including admissions, daily management, consultations, transfers and discharge planning.
• Respond to acute patient deterioration and code events as required.
• Collaborate with nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, APPs, and consultants.
• Maintain evidence-based, patient-centered care per protocols and standards.
• Support triage and transfer decisions between facilities when clinically indicated.

Skills

Critical care

PRN per diem

Procedural competency

Education

MD/DO

Job description

About Us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Unit Overview

The Division of Critical Care Medicine seeks a board-certified/board-eligible Intensivist to provide PRN/Per Diem critical care coverage across multiple clinical sites. The physician will provide flexible coverage as needed at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, and Inspira Medical Centers.

This position offers an opportunity to practice high-quality critical care medicine in diverse settings while supporting patient care needs, departmental staffing requirements, teaching activities, and clinical excellence across the health system. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, procedural expertise, professionalism, and the ability to adapt to varying patient populations and care environments.

Short Description

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care management for patients in intensive care units across assigned clinical sites.
• Deliver inpatient critical care services including admissions, daily management, consultations, transfers, and discharge planning.
• Respond to acute patient deterioration, rapid response events, and code situations as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, advanced practice providers, and consulting physicians.
• Ensure safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care consistent with division protocols and national standards.
• Support appropriate triage and transfer of patients between facilities when clinically indicated.
• Maintain flexibility to provide coverage for day, evening, night, weekday, weekend, and holiday shifts based on departmental needs.

Procedural Competencies

The physician is expected to independently perform and supervise common critical care bedside procedures, including but not limited to:

• Central venous and arterial line placement
• Endotracheal intubation and advanced airway management
• Bronchoscopy
• Tube thoracostomy (chest tube placement)
• Thoracentesis and paracentesis
• Lumbar puncture
• Point-of-care ultrasound (vascular access, cardiac, thoracic, and abdominal assessment)
• Temporary hemodialysis/CRRT catheter placement

The physician must maintain procedural competency and meet all credentialing and privileging requirements at assigned facilities.

Documentation and Compliance

• Complete all clinical documentation accurately and within institutional timeliness standards.
• Ensure documentation supports quality patient care, billing compliance, and continuity of care.
• Adhere to all applicable health system policies, regulatory requirements, and medical staff bylaws at each practice location.

Quality, Scholarship, and Service

• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Support departmental and institutional goals related to clinical excellence.

Citizenship and Professionalism

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, and respect in all interactions.
• Foster collaboration among physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and ancillary staff.
• Support a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement across all affiliated sites.

Education Requirements

MD, DO, or equivalent degree.

Experience Required

Demonstrated competency in critical care procedures.

Providing triage, diagnosis and care for trauma patients, and preventing secondary complications.

License/ Certification Requirements

Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Critical Care Medicine.

Eligibility for an unrestricted New Jersey medical license.

Special Requirements

• Eligible for credentialing and privileging at Cooper University Hospital, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, and Inspira Medical Centers.
• Ability and willingness to provide flexible PRN/per diem coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on operational needs.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and collaborative practice.