NYU Langone Health: Critical Care Nocturnal Intensivist

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic medical center in New York is seeking a highly motivated Critical Care Nocturnal Intensivist for its Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). This position offers cutting-edge critical care practice in a renowned health system. You will provide overnight attending coverage, manage complex patients, and lead multidisciplinary teams while engaging in academic initiatives. Ideal candidates should hold an MD or DO degree, be board certified or eligible in Critical Care Medicine, and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certified or board eligible in Critical Care Medicine.
• Eligibility for New York State medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house overnight attending coverage for the Medical ICU.
• Manage critically ill medical patients with severe conditions.
• Perform and supervise advanced ICU procedures like airway management.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary overnight teams.
• Engage in academic and quality initiatives, including teaching trainees.

Skills

Critical Care Medicine

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution

Board certified or board eligible in Critical Care Medicine

Eligibility for New York State medical licensure

Job description

180057 Job ID: 180057 NYU Langone Health, a world‑class, patient‑centered, integrated academic medical center, is seeking a highly motivated Critical Care Nocturnal Intensivist to join our dynamic Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) team at our Manhattan campus. This position offers the opportunity to practice cutting‑edge, high‑acuity critical care within a nationally recognized health system known for excellence in clinical care, research, and education. The role is ideally suited for candidates who thrive in fast‑paced environments and value the unique professional rewards of dedicated nocturnal practice.

Position Highlights

• Enjoy a dedicated nocturnist schedule (e.g., 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) that supports work-life balance while providing consistent exposure to high-acuity clinical scenarios.
• Deliver care at a premier academic medical center known for its commitment to quality, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
• Provide in‑house overnight attending coverage for the Medical ICU and rapid response team, ensuring expert-level decision-making and real-time support for trainees and nursing staff.
• Manage a broad spectrum of critically ill medical patients, including those with severe respiratory failure, septic shock, complex hemodynamic instability, and multi-organ dysfunction.
• Perform and supervise advanced ICU procedures, such as airway management, central venous access, arterial line placement, and bedside ultrasound for diagnostic and procedural guidance.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary overnight teams, including internal medicine residents, advanced practice providers, nurses, and respiratory therapists.
• Ensure seamless continuity of care through close collaboration with daytime intensivists, contributing to structured handoffs and shared clinical decision-making.
• Engage in academic and quality initiatives, including teaching of trainees, participation in simulation-based education, involvement in quality improvement projects, and contributions to patient safety efforts.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certified or board eligible in Critical Care Medicine, including Pulmonary/Critical Care, Anesthesia Critical Care, or an equivalent pathway.
• Eligibility for New York State medical licensure.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in clinical care, teamwork, and medical education.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a diverse, multidisciplinary environment.

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.