Nighttime Intensivist

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 280,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare institution is looking for a dedicated Nighttime Intensivist to join their Department of Medicine at Long Island Community Hospital. The role involves overseeing critically ill patients in the ICU during overnight shifts, providing high-quality patient care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree, board certification in Critical Care Medicine, and an unrestricted medical license to practice in New York. The position offers a salary range of $280k to $400k, with a demanding overnight work schedule.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with Board Certification/Eligibility in Critical Care Medicine.
• Unrestricted medical license to practice in NY.
• Proficient in critical care procedures and comfortable managing complex cases independently.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the ICU, assessing, diagnosing, and managing critically ill patients.
• Perform bedside procedures such as intubations and central line placements.
• Respond to emergencies, including code blue and rapid response calls.
• Collaborate with the daytime ICU team for smooth care transitions.
• Supervise residents and support APPs and medical staff.
• Monitor hospital-acquired infections and other quality indicators.

Skills

Critical care procedures

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership skills

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certification/Eligibility in Critical Care Medicine

Unrestricted medical license to practice in NY

Job description

Overview

162083 Job ID: 162083 We seek a dedicated and highly skilled Nighttime Intensivist to join our Department of Medicine at Long Island Community Hospital. The nighttime intensivist will oversee and manage critically ill patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) during overnight shifts. This position ensures continuity of high-quality care for ICU patients and supports the hospital's commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence. MICU and CCU combined have 14 beds.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Provide direct patient care in the ICU, including assessing, diagnosing, and managing critically ill patients.
• Perform bedside procedures, including intubations, central line placements, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and arterial line placements.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, including code blue, rapid response team calls, and acute clinical deterioration of patients.
• Collaborate with the daytime ICU team to ensure smooth care transitions through detailed handoffs.
• Supervision and Teaching: Supervise and support residents, advanced practice providers (APPs), and medical staff working overnight.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment, providing bedside teaching and guidance when appropriate.
• Communication and Coordination: Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and consultants, to provide comprehensive care.
• Engage in discussions with families and patients to provide updates, explain complex clinical conditions, and address concerns with empathy.
• Administrative Duties: Ensure compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and guidelines for ICU care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU care and patient outcomes.
• Quality and patient safety: NYU Langone and LICH are metric-driven organizations and take pride in being the number one hospital in NY state. Monitor hospital-acquired infections, hospital-acquired conditions, CLABSI, CAUTI, HCAP, mortality, and other quality indicators; contribute to goals.

Work Schedule

• Overnight shifts, typically 7 nights per week (schedule determined based on department needs).
• Flexibility for coverage on weekends and holidays as required.

Salary

$280k-$400k

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with Board Certification/Eligibility in Critical Care Medicine.
• Unrestricted medical license to practice in NY.
• Proficient in critical care procedures and comfortable managing complex cases independently.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.