Critical Care Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Based on 2 verified physician responses, Critical Care has a 3.5/5 average career satisfaction rating.50% of Critical Care physicians say they would choose the specialty again if starting their career over. The average Critical Care physician works 45 hours per week.

Based on 2 responses, Critical Care physicians report: “I wish I knew compensation and how Wrvu works and rate of Wrvu could be negotiated. ” Another physician shared: “The week on week off schedule seems very good on paper but real life doesn't function in a week on week off matter, it m...”

Based on SalaryDr data, Critical Care physicians work an average of 45 hours per week. This varies by practice setting—academic and hospital-employed positions often require more hours than private practice.

Common challenges cited by Critical Care physicians include administrative burden, call schedule demands, and work-life balance pressures, especially early in career.

50% of Critical Care physicians surveyed say they would choose Critical Careagain if starting their career over. This data is based on 2 verified, anonymous physician responses collected by SalaryDr.