Internal Medicine Clinical Associate Physicians MICU

Cleveland Clinic; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic is recruiting Clinical Associate Physicians for the 64-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at Main Campus. This Internal Medicine track offers a transitional 2-5 year position with academic appointments through the Lerner College of Medicine.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, scholarly activity, and collaboration within an experienced critical care team. Compensation includes a competitive salary with generous benefits, malpractice coverage, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Academic appointments available through Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.
• 2-5 year transitional position for recent internal medicine graduates.
• 64-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at Main Campus.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU clinical services in the MICU at Main Campus.
• Serve as teaching attending physicians for resident and fellow teams.
• Engage in research portfolios in critical care medicine, operations, and quality of care.
• Collaborate with Lerner College of Medicine faculty.

Education

Board Certified / Board Eligible in Internal Medicine

Job description

INTERNAL MEDICINE Clinical Associate Physicians for our MICU at Main Campus

The Critical Care Center in the Integrated Hospital Institute is recruiting Clinical Associate Physicians for our MICU at Main Campus. The MICU is currently home to over 100 staff physicians and Advanced Practice Providers who provide ICU clinical services at the Cleveland Clinic main campus quaternary referral hospital, serve as teaching attending physicians for resident and fellow teams, actively participate in the Lerner College of Medicine as physician faculty, and have vibrant research portfolios in various aspects of critical care medicine, operations, and quality of care.

We invite highly qualified Board Certified / Board Eligible candidates in Internal Medicine who are committed to excellence in patient care to join our outstanding team. Academic appointments are available through the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. The Clinical Associate Program provides physicians with a unique opportunity to practice high quality medicine and see a diverse spectrum of patient pathologies in our 64-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit at Main Campus, while ensuring a work-life balance. It is particularly suitable for physicians looking for a transitional position of 2-5 years. It is an outstanding opportunity for recent internal medicine residency graduates who are to continue their professional and academic projects started during their residency or to join current research projects within the Cleveland Clinic and earn a competitive salary with generous benefits.

This position commands a competitive salary enhanced by an attractive benefits package including medical malpractice coverage. In addition, it is an opportunity to practice within an experienced and collegial academic critical care team.

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About Us

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Cleveland Clinic is one of the world's largest and busiest health centers. Patients come to Cleveland Clinic from all over the world. We offer advanced treatment for all illnesses and disorders of the body.

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center that’s recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Cleveland Clinic integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. Among Cleveland Clinic's 80,642 employees worldwide are more than 5,743 salaried physicians and researchers, and 20,166 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,690-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, more than 270 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2025, there were 15.9 million total outpatient visits, 343,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 336,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic's health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries.

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The salary range displayed in this job posting reflects the anticipated salary range for new physicians hired into full-time (100% FTE) positions. This range is generally aligned with or below the 50th percentile of nationally recognized compensation benchmarks by specialty. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined in accordance with fair market value, considering factors such as professional experience, clinical expertise, board certification, work history, and FTE. This stated range excludes the value of Cleveland Clinic's comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, and other offerings.

Pay Range

Minimum salary: $200,000

Maximum salary: $240,000