Intensivist - Remote, PRN/1099

Avel eCare; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 331,000; Part time

Job summary

Avel eCare is seeking dedicated Intensivist physicians to provide high-quality virtual critical care services. This remote role supports critically ill patients across all ages, requiring strong clinical judgment and quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

The physician will collaborate with bedside teams, maintain documentation, and contribute to optimal patient outcomes. Prior CC fellowship, board certification, and active US licensure are required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and Critical Care fellowship.
• Active medical license in at least one US state.
• Board certification in Critical Care Medicine (ABMS or AOA).
• ACLS certification and DEA registration active.
• Minimum of three years of practical ICU/critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat a variety of critical care conditions in ICU patients.
• Conduct patient examinations and review medical histories.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to inform treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies based on patient needs.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive care with care teams.
• Collaborate with bedside providers and multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.

Skills

Critical care expertise

Clinical judgment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Position Details:

Schedule:12 hours per week; schedule may be during the day or at night, depending on business needs.

Hours/FTE:PRN

Work Location: Remote

Classification: Non-exempt

A Meaningful Connection. A Lasting Impact:

In ICU, how you listen, respond, and connect matters. Bring your expertise to Avel eCare, where compassionate care and technology come together to support patients and the clinicians caring for them. As an Intensivist, you'll use your clinical judgment and ability to build trust to make meaningful connections through virtual care. Help extend behavioral health support to communities that need it.

The difference you will make:

• Respond to critical care consultations and provide timely, on-demand virtual assessments for critically ill patients.
• Evaluate and manage patients with complex, acute, and life-threatening medical conditions.
• Provide clinical guidance and evidence-based treatment recommendations to bedside providers and care teams.
• Support the management of patients requiring advanced critical care interventions.
• Assist with determining the appropriate level of care, including ICU admission, transfer, and escalation of treatment.
• Collaborate with local physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize clinical outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, communicating treatment plans, recommendations, and follow-up needs to the care team.

Your experience and qualification:

Required:

• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of a Critical Care fellowship.
• At least one unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state.
• Board certification in Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
• Active ACLS certification.
• Active DEA certification.
• Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience.

Care for others. Feel connected to your team:

Join a team grounded in service, quality, collaboration and innovation. Bring your clinical judgment, compassion, and ability to stay composed to meaningful work alongside colleagues committed to expanding access to care.

Avel eCare. Connected by Purpose:

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Avel eCare brings more than 30 years of telemedicine experience to connecting patients and local care teams with clinical expertise. Across hospitals, clinics, schools, and communities, our work is driven by one belief: every person and every community deserves access to high-quality care.

Here, your compassion and clinical judgment become part of something bigger—a team guided by Service, Quality, Collaboration, and Innovation, working together to bring care where it’s needed.

Bring your compassion. Extend your impact. Join Avel eCare.

About this Opportunity:

Avel eCare is seeking dedicated Intensivist physicians to join our Critical Care team. This role is designed for physicians who can provide timely, high-quality virtual critical care services to critically ill patients across all age groups. As a key member of the team, the physician will apply specialized medical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex and life-threatening conditions. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, make critical clinical decisions, and collaborate effectively with bedside providers to support optimal patient outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Diagnoses and treats a variety of medical conditions and illnesses within the scope of their medical specialty.
• Conducts patient examinations and medical histories.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to inform treatment plans.
• Prescribes medications and therapies based on patient needs.
• Communicates effectively with patients regarding diagnoses, treatment plans and preventive care.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of a Critical Care fellowship.
• Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Board certification in Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
• ACLS certification.
• Active DEA certification.

Required Competencies:

• Ethics and Values: Adheres to an appropriate set of core values and beliefs, especially during challenging time s.
• Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships and delivers patient-centric care.
• Action-Oriented: Takes on new challenges with urgency, enthusiasm, and high energy.
• Compassion: Genuinely cares about people and provides support where needed.
• Composure: Rebounds from setbacks and handles difficult situations effectively.
• Decision Quality: Makes timely, sound decisions that move the organization forward.
• Peer Relationships: Builds strong formal and informal networks both inside and outside the organization.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit; frequently required to stand, walk, or perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Must occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities, including close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment, are required.

COMMUNICATION/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and apply reasoning skills to perform essential duties.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and multitasking abilities.
• Basic proficiency in computer operations within the Windows operating system.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrate commitment to Avel’s mission, vision, and core values to deliver high-quality care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ensure compliance with safety principles, federal and state laws, and standards including those of the Joint Commission.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderate noise levels.