Critical Care Physician Jobs
Critical Care Physician jobs are open across hospitals, academic medical centers, and health systems, from early-attending to department chief level, with specializations in pulmonary critical care, surgical critical care, and neurological critical care. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Description
This contract, on-site position offers a rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic and fast-paced critical care environment.
As a Locum NP/PA in Critical Care, you will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to manage critically ill patients, perform comprehensive assessments, and implement evidence-based treatment plans. This role is ideal for associate-level practitioners who are eager to expand their clinical expertise while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in a supportive, mission-driven setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients in the intensive care unit
- Perform thorough patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory work and imaging studies
- Prescribe medications and monitor patient responses to treatment
- Collaborate with intensivists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
- Document patient progress accurately and in a timely manner
- Participate in emergency response and resuscitation efforts as needed
- Educate patients and their families on care plans, procedures, and expected outcomes
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and regulatory standards
- Support continuity of care during patient transfers, admissions, and discharges
Requirements
- Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician's Assistant (PA) license in the state of Georgia
- Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program
- Certification in Critical Care (e.g., CCRN, ACNP-BC, or equivalent) is preferred
- Prior experience in critical care, intensive care, or acute care settings
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care
Schedule: 6p-7a or 6a-7p, weekday and weekend shifts available
Multiple facility locations
Patient Volume: 10-15 per day
Duties: Perform daily rounds, new consults, admissions, discharges, advanced care planning /discussing end of life care /POLS
Procedures: Airway management, including endotracheal intubation, extraglottic device placement, and safe use of RSI medications
Will interpret ABGs, CXRs, ultrasounds, and chest CTs
Support Staff: RNs, care coordinators, consultant groups
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified
ACLS & BLS required
Paid travel & lodging
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Who's Hiring
- 77 Consultants247
- US Department of Veterans Affairs12
- SSM Health9
- Sound Physicians9
- LiveWell Homecare Agency9L
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services70
- Education10
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Human Resources1
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in critical care physician jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited critical care medicine fellowship
- Board certification or board eligibility in critical care medicine through ABIM, ABS, or ABA
- Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of employment
- Proficiency in advanced procedures including intubation, bronchoscopy, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Experience managing ventilator-dependent patients and multisystem organ failure in a closed ICU
- ACLS and BLS certification current at time of hire
Tips for Your Critical Care Physician Job Search
Tailor your CV to each subspecialty
Critical care is broad, so your CV should lead with your specific training, whether that's medical, surgical, or neuro ICU. Hiring committees look for procedure volumes and patient acuity details that generic CVs omit. Front-load the numbers that match their unit.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists critical care physician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight board certification status clearly
Critical care fellowship programs and hospitals differentiate between board-eligible and board-certified candidates. State your certification status and the exact date of certification or expected exam on page one of your CV, not buried in a credentials section.
Target openings by call structure and unit type
Job listings vary widely on overnight call frequency and closed versus open ICU models. Filter for postings that specify a closed model or 24-hour in-house coverage if that matches your training, since misaligned call expectations are a common early exit reason.
Prepare a concrete case mix narrative for interviews
Interviewers at academic centers ask about your experience with specific diagnoses like ARDS, septic shock, and post-operative complications. Prepare two or three specific patient scenarios that demonstrate your clinical decision-making across your fellowship and attending years.
Negotiate start date and onboarding credentialing time
Hospital credentialing for critical care physicians routinely takes 60 to 90 days after an offer is signed. When negotiating your start date, build that window in explicitly and confirm whether locum coverage or a later payroll start is the institution's standard practice.
Critical Care Physician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most critical care physicians?
The companies hiring the most critical care physicians right now include 77 Consultants, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and SSM Health, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Academic health systems and large regional hospital networks consistently account for the majority of active postings.
How many critical care physician jobs are remote?
About 11% of critical care physician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most ICU roles. Tele-critical care and ICU telemedicine oversight positions represent the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or partially remote schedules.
How do you become a critical care physician?
You complete medical school and earn an MD or DO, then finish a residency in internal medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, or emergency medicine, depending on your subspecialty track. After residency, you apply to an accredited critical care medicine fellowship, which runs one to three years. You then sit for board certification through the relevant specialty board before independent practice.
How do you get hired as a critical care physician with limited attending experience?
Most hospitals hire directly out of fellowship, so limited attending experience is the norm rather than a barrier. Emphasize your fellowship procedure volumes, the acuity of the ICU you trained in, and any quality improvement or research work you led. Applying to academic centers or community hospitals that actively recruit new attendees improves your chances over programs that only post senior roles.
What does the critical care physician interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone or video screen with the department chief or recruiter, followed by an in-person visit that includes tours of the ICU, meetings with nursing and respiratory therapy leadership, and a faculty interview panel. Some institutions include a case-based clinical discussion or a presentation on a research or quality project. A credentialing review and reference checks follow before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to critical care physician jobs?
You can find and apply to critical care physician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, health systems, and academic medical centers across the United States. Find roles that match your subspecialty, training level, and preferred practice setting, then apply directly to each listing.
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