Night Intensivist: Critical Care Leader in ICU

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, seeks an ICU physician to diagnose, manage, and treat patients in the Intensive Care Unit, delivering expert care for life-threatening conditions and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for every patient in our community.

The role requires direct patient care, teaching responsibilities, participation in quality-improvement activities, and close collaboration with specialists and staff across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Board Certification in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine preferred.
• Current BLS and ALS certifications required.
• Proven ICU procedures and critical care knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality care in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, manage, and treat patients in the ICU, providing expert care for life-threatening conditions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
• Direct patient care, teaching, and participation in quality-improvement activities.
• Collaborate with specialists and staff across disciplines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Medical license – LA

Board certification preferred

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, seeks an ICU physician to diagnose, manage, and treat patients in the Intensive Care Unit, delivering expert care for life-threatening conditions and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for every patient in our community.

The role requires direct patient care, teaching responsibilities, participation in quality-improvement activities, and close collaboration with specialists and staff across disciplines.