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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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Transform patient care and community as a Critical Care Physician in Spokane, WA
Our mission in Spokane is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.
Local Team Collaboration:
- We are one team that works across two hospitals: Providence Sacred Hear & Providence Holy Family.
- Sacred Heart Medical Center is a 628-bed level II trauma center, teaching hospital, and tertiary referral center. We have a 26-bed med/surg ICU and a 28-bed CVICU with MCS, ECMO, and LVAD.
- Holy Family Hospital is a 156-bed community hospital with a 13-bed ICU.
- Roughly 80% of the time at Sacred Heart & 20% at Holy Family. Roughly half of the time at Sacred Heart will be spent working in the CVICU.
- Internal Medicine Residency program.
Qualifications:
- Board-certified or board-eligible critical care physicians (MD or DO).
- A commitment to excellence in clinical service, with strong problem-solving abilities essential for the ICU setting.
- Experience managing complex cardiac critical care patients.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
- Block schedule with roughly 1/3 night shifts. We collaborate to manage the schedule as equitably as possible, ensuring intensivists achieve an outstanding work/family life balance.
- 12-14 shifts per month is full-time.
Key Responsibilities:
- We care for medical, surgical, neuro, and cardiac ICU patients. We see diverse cases and high acuity, an ideal environment for those looking to care for all types of critically ill patients. We are particularly seeking someone who has a strong background in CVICU.
- Supervise residents.
- EMR: EPIC.
Living and Working in Spokane:
- We are a tight-knit group and share a love for the great outdoors.
- Spokane is a vibrant destination city immersed in natural beauty. Numerous glistening lakes dot the area that averages 260 days of sunshine a year. From skiing to whitewater rafting to biking or hiking through the countless nature preserves, Spokane offers year-round abundant outdoor adventure for the outdoor enthusiast with metro amenities. No state income tax!
- Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we focus on the people of Spokane and nearby areas. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Annual compensation of $433,440. 168 shifts per year.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Ben Housley, Clinical Recruiter | bhousley@soundphysicians.com | (615) 483-1809
Transform patient care and community as a Critical Care Physician in Spokane, WA
Our mission in Spokane is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.
Local Team Collaboration:
- We are one team that works across two hospitals: Providence Sacred Hear & Providence Holy Family.
- Sacred Heart Medical Center is a 628-bed level II trauma center, teaching hospital, and tertiary referral center. We have a 26-bed med/surg ICU and a 28-bed CVICU with MCS, ECMO, and LVAD.
- Holy Family Hospital is a 156-bed community hospital with a 13-bed ICU.
- Roughly 80% of the time at Sacred Heart & 20% at Holy Family. Roughly half of the time at Sacred Heart will be spent working in the CVICU.
- Internal Medicine Residency program.
Qualifications:
- Board-certified or board-eligible critical care physicians (MD or DO).
- A commitment to excellence in clinical service, with strong problem-solving abilities essential for the ICU setting.
- Experience managing complex cardiac critical care patients.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
- Block schedule with roughly 1/3 night shifts. We collaborate to manage the schedule as equitably as possible, ensuring intensivists achieve an outstanding work/family life balance.
- 12-14 shifts per month is full-time.
Key Responsibilities:
- We care for medical, surgical, neuro, and cardiac ICU patients. We see diverse cases and high acuity, an ideal environment for those looking to care for all types of critically ill patients. We are particularly seeking someone who has a strong background in CVICU.
- Supervise residents.
- EMR: EPIC.
Living and Working in Spokane:
- We are a tight-knit group and share a love for the great outdoors.
- Spokane is a vibrant destination city immersed in natural beauty. Numerous glistening lakes dot the area that averages 260 days of sunshine a year. From skiing to whitewater rafting to biking or hiking through the countless nature preserves, Spokane offers year-round abundant outdoor adventure for the outdoor enthusiast with metro amenities. No state income tax!
- Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we focus on the people of Spokane and nearby areas. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Annual compensation of $433,440. 168 shifts per year.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Ben Housley, Clinical Recruiter | bhousley@soundphysicians.com | (615) 483-1809
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Who's Hiring
- Sound Physicians13
- US Department of Veterans Affairs13U
- 77 Consultants117
- Penn State Health9
- Hartford HealthCare8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services94
- Education11
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Human Resources1
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 Sound Physicians, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and 77 Consultants, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 1% of critical care physician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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