Join a passionate team in New Jersey as a full-time Critical Care Provider, working within a small team at a local community hospital. This role involves supporting physicians on staff and collaborating closely with Tele-ICU Physicians, focusing on the care of acute patients. The position offers an opportunity to provide comprehensive critical care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Practice Info
- Work within a small team at a local community hospital
- Support physicians on staff and work closely with Tele-ICU Physicians
- Caring for acute patients
- Responsible for rounding on and managing 10-12 patients in a 16-bed ICU
- Position is based in a hospital or healthcare setting with typical risks or discomforts, requiring adherence to standard safety protocols
Responsibilities
- Provide bedside care for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), emergency department, and other acute care settings
- Assess, diagnose, and manage complex medical conditions, including respiratory failure, sepsis, and multi-organ dysfunction
- Initiate and manage life-saving interventions, including ventilator support, vasopressor therapy, and dialysis
- Perform procedures such as central line insertions, arterial line placements, endotracheal intubation, and chest tube insertions as needed
- Work closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and specialists, to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Communicate effectively with family members, providing updates on patient status and prognosis, and addressing concerns and expectations
- Make real-time decisions regarding critical care interventions, treatment adjustments, and monitoring protocols based on patient response and evolving clinical conditions
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and medical interventions in the hospital's electronic health record (EHR) system
Compensation
- Salary: $340,000+
- In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible 401k, and benefits (subject to eligibility requirements)
- Total compensation is based on several factors, including type of position, location, education level, work experience, and certifications
Benefits
- 401k
- Benefits (subject to eligibility requirements)
Shift & Schedule
- Daytime shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Nights Covered by Tele-ICU
Requirements
- Minimum requirement of 14 shifts per month
- Active NJ medical license in good standing
- Valid DEA certification in good standing
- Must maintain compliance with all licensure and credentialing requirements
- Board Certified in Critical Care
- MD/DO Trained
- Previous critical care or acute care experience is preferred