Physician - Critical Care Medicine

Physician - Critical Care Medicine

VirginiaPosted 1mo agoattending physician
~$495,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 12 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Critical CareLocum tenensDay shifts from 7am to 7pm · Potential overnight on-call

Overview

Location
Virginia
Schedule
Day shifts from 7am to 7pm · Potential overnight on-call
SalaryDr Signal range
$470k – $580k

12 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Hospital - inpatient critical care unit

Role summary

The position is a locum tenens Critical Care Medicine physician role starting Sep 2026 in Virginia, covering day shifts with potential overnight on-call and managing critically ill inpatients including procedures such as intubation and central line placement. The assignment includes use of Epic EHR and benefits such as travel expense coverage and medical malpractice insurance.

What the posting highlights

  • Physicians cover day shifts with Intensivist on call as backup; APPs cover night shifts
  • Care setting: Inpatient critical care unit
  • Patient population: Critically ill patients requiring critical care management

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$470k–$580k · $495k median
$457kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$593k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$470k – $580k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
12 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation

Benefits named in the posting

  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
Physician-reported total comp$470k–$580k · $495k median
$457kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$593k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 12 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Barton Associates

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Trust state
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EHR
Epic
Source
Recruiter-posted
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Facility & Community

Virginia
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Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital - inpatient critical care unit
Patient population
Critically ill patients requiring critical care management
EHR
Epic
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Virginia
Locum tenens
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Hospital - inpatient critical care unit

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Work Design

Schedule
Day shifts from 7am to 7pm
Call burden
Potential overnight on-call
Shift type
Day shifts
Inpatient / outpatient
Inpatient critical care unit
Coverage model
Physicians cover day shifts with Intensivist on call as backup; APPs cover night shifts

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Recruiter-posted
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

We are seeking a dedicated Critical Care Medicine Physician for an engaging 42-day assignment starting Sep 7, 2026, in Virginia. Our client also has opportunities for advanced practice providers to manage night shifts from 7pm to 7am, while physicians primarily cover day shifts (7am to 7pm) with potential on-call. This role involves comprehensive critical care management, including intubation, central line placement, and ventilator management for critically ill patients. Responsibilities and Duties Provide comprehensive critical care medicine services to critically ill patients. For Physicians: Cover day shifts from 7am to 7pm, with potential for overnight on-call. For Advanced Practice Providers: Cover night shifts from 7pm to 7am. Perform general critical care medicine procedural skills including intubation, central venous catheter placement, and chest tube placement. Manage ARDS, respiratory failure, and ventilator settings. Conduct cardiovascular resuscitation and management of hemodynamic instability. Oversee the management of multi-organ dysfunction. Work independently with an Intensivist on call as backup. For Physicians: Document case logs of inpatient care encounters for a minimum of 50 patients in the critical care unit during the past 12 months. For Advanced Practice Providers: Document case logs of inpatient care for a minimum of 100 patients in the critical care unit during the past 12 months. Provide case log documentation showing a minimum of 15 intubations, 15 central lines, and 15 arterial lines within the past 12 months. This documentation is required throughout the privileging process. Additional Information Required Board Certifications: Critical Care Medicine; Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC); Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification - Adult Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) EMR System: Epic Benefits Strong compensation Travel-related expenses covered A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities What are Locum Tenens Jobs? Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility. #LI-SC1