Critical Care Physician (Intensivist - Nocturnist) | Easy Commute From Fresno

Critical Care Physician (Intensivist - Nocturnist) | Easy Commute From Fresno

Visalia, CaliforniaPosted 2mo agoattending physician
$275/hrPay listed on source · unverified
Critical CareFull-timefull-time nocturnist, night shifts only · night shifts

Overview

Location
Visalia, California
Schedule
Full-time nocturnist, night shifts only · Night shifts
Source-listed pay
$275/hr

Not yet verified against the original posting

Practice
Community-based teaching hospital · Hospital

Role summary

This is a full-time nocturnist critical care intensivist position at a community-based teaching hospital in Visalia, CA, covering 10 night shifts per month in two ICUs with teaching responsibilities and a multidisciplinary team environment. Compensation is hourly at $275 as a 1099 contractor with comprehensive benefits and various professional supports.

What the posting highlights

  • Physician intensivists rotating between MICU and CVICU overnight
  • Care setting: Adult ICU inpatient care (MICU and CVICU)
  • Patient population: Adult critical care patients in medical ICU and cardiovascular ICU
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$445k–$490k · $450k median
$440kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$495k

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Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$275/hr
Pay context
Source-listed pay · not yet verified
Evidence
e price in Fresno is $375k, $497k in Clovis, & $369k in Visalia Rewards and Compensation: $275 per hour. 1099 position. Commencement Bonus. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, de
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2 mo ago

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Employer

Sound Physicians

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Community-based teaching hospital
Facility type
Hospital
Beds
41
Patient population
Adult critical care patients in medical ICU and cardiovascular ICU
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
California
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
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Work-life
Community-based teaching hospital

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  • Is $275 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
full-time nocturnist, night shifts only
Call burden
night shifts
Shift type
night
Inpatient / outpatient
Adult ICU inpatient care (MICU and CVICU)
Coverage model
physician intensivists rotating between MICU and CVICU overnight
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
Pay not verified
First seen
2 mo ago
Last verified
2 days ago
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

Expertise. Leadership. Lifesaving Impact.

In critical care, clinical leadership and precision are paramount. Our physician teams-comprised of board-certified intensivists-deliver high-acuity care through both on-site and Tele-ICU programs, ensuring timely, evidence-based interventions for the most vulnerable patients. We lead with humility, collaboration, and a relentless commitment to excellence.

As the largest Critical Care organization in the U.S., we bring 25+ years of experience, 500+ intensivists, and a presence in 60+ ICUs across 19 states. Our physicians manage diverse ICU environments-medical, surgical, cardiac, neuro-and are united by a shared purpose: to elevate care through multidisciplinary teamwork and clinical innovation.

Transform patient Care and the Community as a Nocturnal Critical Care Physician in Visalia, CA

Our mission in Visalia is to provide "better" in every sense -better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the community we serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let's talk.

Due to program growth, we are expanding our Kaweah Health Intensivist team by adding two full-time nocturnists. Kaweah Health is a community-based teaching hospital that sits at the gateway to the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Our central location, affordable housing, and access to the outdoors make Kaweah ideal for those interested in hiking, biking, and all things outdoors due to the year-round temperate weather.

Local Team Collaboration:

  • Join our ICU team of 10 physicians and 4 advanced practitioners at Kaweah Health.

  • Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team within the unit to collaboratively deliver exceptional patient care, leveraging a diverse mix of clinical practice expertise.

Qualifications:

  • We are seeking board-certified or board-eligible critical care physicians (MD or DO) who are committed to excellence in clinical service, are forward-thinking, demonstrate problem-solving abilities necessary in the ICU, and demonstrate the ability to work as a team member, and perform all technical skills in the critical care setting.

  • Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

  • Full-time nocturnist Intensivist position at Kaweah Health.

  • 10 night shifts per month.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Nocturnist Intensivists will rotate through the 21-bed MICU & 20-bed CVICU (i.e. one Intensivist in MICU & one intensivist in CVICU overnight).

  • We are a teaching hospital with Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, Family Medicine, and Surgery residency programs.

  • Utilize Cerner, the hospital's internal informatics platform to ensure efficient and accurate patient care documentation.

Living and Working in Visalia:

  • Our location is the gateway to the Sierra Mountain Range. We are about an hour from Kings Canyon, Yosemite, and the Sierra National Forrest. Year-round Mediterranean climate with access to excellent hiking and outdoor activities. Overall low cost of living and exceptional schools make for an excellent place to call home.

  • Several team members commute from Fresno/Clovis, a larger community, about 50 minutes north of Visalia.

  • Central Location: Fresno/Clovis/Visalia is a 3-hour drive to Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo.

  • Median home price in Fresno is $375k, $497k in Clovis, & $369k in Visalia

Rewards and Compensation:

  • $275 per hour.

  • 1099 position.

  • Commencement Bonus.

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

  • 401k with matching contributions.

  • Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

  • Mental health counseling.

  • Annual CME allowance.

  • Relocation assistance available.

  • Leadership development programs.

  • Continuing education and professional licensing support.