Critical Care Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say
Real insights from 5 verified Critical Care physicians about their work-life balance, career satisfaction, and daily reality.
Verified Physician Data||SalaryDr Research Team
3.8/10
Avg Satisfaction
89%
Would Choose Again
36
Physician Responses
57
Avg Hours/Week
📋 Key Takeaways: Critical Care Lifestyle at a Glance
- •Career Satisfaction: Critical Care physicians report 3.8/10 average satisfaction, with 89% saying they would choose the specialty again.
- •Work Hours: The average Critical Care physician works 57 hours per week.
- •Experience Level: Insights based on physicians with an average of 10 years of experience.
- •Data Source: Based on 36 verified, anonymous physician submissions to SalaryDr.
💚What Do Critical Care Physicians Love About Their Job?
"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 means working 2 weekends per month forever and pretty much half of the holidays. During the week on you are basically disconnected from the world and family."— Critical Care Physician
"The opportunity to help a young life be preserved, occasionally you may change the otherwise fatal outcome of a disease process."— Critical Care Physician
"I love the pathology and watching children recover. "— Critical Care Physician
⚖️Is Critical Care a Good Work-Life Balance Specialty?
"7 on 7 off. The worst part is 2 weekends per month and half of the holidays "— Critical Care Physician
"It's well balance the way I practice. Basically I have a week off after a week of work."— Critical Care Physician
"I do shift work and have non-clinical responsibilities, but when I’m not at work or required to be in meetings, I can work when I like and can be off the rest of the time. "— Critical Care Physician
"13 weeks of service a year. 40 night calls a year. When not working, I have no non-clinical obligations. "— Critical Care Physician