Physician, Pulmonary/Critical Care Intensivist

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed in Raleigh, North Carolina is hiring a board-certified or board-eligible Critical Care Intensivist Physician to join their patient-centered team. The role involves providing comprehensive care to critically ill patients across various ICU settings, performing critical care procedures, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will show excellence in clinical practice, uphold patient safety initiatives, and contribute to performance improvement. A Doctorate in Medicine and board certification are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Licensed Medical Physician and board certification in area of practice required.
• Completion of fellowship/internship/residency in a related area.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in adult intensive care units.
• Perform and oversee critical care procedures.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Manage critically ill patients with complex conditions.
• Support and mentor APPs and medical students.
• Participate in rapid response and code teams.
• Ensure compliance with evidence-based protocols.
• Contribute to performance improvement efforts.

Skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Clinical excellence

Critical care procedures

Patient safety initiatives

Education

Doctorate in Medicine

Job description

Overview

WakeMed Physician Practices is a multi-specialty group with over 500 physicians in a variety of specialty areas. Our organization places a high value on quality, caring and compassionate physicians and we are committed to providing state-of-the-art health care to our patients and the community we serve.

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Critical Care Intensivist Physician to join our high-performing, patient-centered critical care team. This position provides comprehensive care to critically ill patients across multidisciplinary ICU settings and plays a key role in advancing WakeMed’s mission of delivering outstanding, compassionate care.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in adult intensive care units (medical, surgical, or mixed ICUs depending on assignment)
• Perform and oversee critical care procedures, including but not limited to intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, and ventilator management
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary rounds, collaborating with hospitalists, specialists, advanced practice providers, nursing, and ancillary staff
• Manage critically ill patients with complex conditions including respiratory failure, sepsis, ARDS, multi-organ dysfunction, and post-operative complications
• Support and mentor APPs, residents, and medical students as applicable
• Participate in rapid response and code teams as required
• Ensure compliance with evidence-based protocols, clinical guidelines, and quality initiatives
• Contribute to performance improvement efforts, patient safety initiatives, and organizational goals
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Medical Physician And Board Certification in Area of Practice Required

Education

Doctorate Medicine Required

Experience

Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required