Physician - Pulm/CC - ICU Intensivist

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington is seeking an ICU physician dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. The role involves diagnosing, managing, and treating patients in the Intensive Care Unit, providing expert management of life-threatening conditions.

Ideal candidates must be licensed to practice in Louisiana and board-certified in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential in this team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine.
• Board Certified in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine is preferred.
• Current BLS and ALS certifications through ILCOR courses.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, manage, and treat patients in the Intensive Care Unit.
• Provide expert management of life-threatening conditions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
• Participate in teaching and quality improvement activities.

Skills

ICU procedures expertise

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Patient care and procedural skills

Communication skills

Education

Board Certified in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine

Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Current BLS and ALS certifications

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world‑class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community‑oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description and Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

JOB SUMMARY: Diagnose, manage, and treatment of all patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Providing expert management of life‑threatening conditions, coordinating multidisciplinary care and ensuring high‑quality patient outcomes. The role involves direct patient care, teaching, participating in quality improvement activities and collaboration with specialists and staff across disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine.
• Board Certified in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine is preferred
• Current BLS and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check‑off (ALS required by specialty only)
• Proven expertise in ICU procedures and critical care management
• Patient care and procedural skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a team based setting

Physical Demands

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) – handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) – reaching
Occasionally (1%-33%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching

Employment

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.