Entry Level Critical Care Physician Jobs
New grad critical care physician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong clinical rotation record or fellowship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Sound Physicians, MercyOne, and SSM Health hiring at this level now.
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Are you interested in practicing both pulmonary disease and critical care medicine in a true split practice with great teams? Then consider this opportunity at Lakeland Pulmonology and Spectrum Health Lakeland. We are adding a full time Pulmonary/Critical Care physician to help meet the needs of our patients and community.
Candidates must be board certified or board eligible. Opportunity includes outpatient and inpatient pulmonary with approximately 50% of your practice dedicated to critical care. Facilities includes a state-of-the-art 18-bed Critical Care Unit and new Endoscopy Suite. EBUS and bronchoscopy capabilities.
This is a hospital-employed position. Pulmonology practice includes three physicians and one advanced practitioner. New office space located on the campus of the Lakeland Health Park in St. Joseph. Convenient access to imaging services, laboratory, rehab, pharmacy, and a variety of other specialties. Team has interest in expanding services to outlying areas within 25 miles of St. Joseph. Epic EHR.
This is a great opportunity to join a practice with an existing base of patients who prefer to stay in the community. No competing practices in the immediate area!
Opportunity to teach medical students and residents. Corewell Health South is a teaching hospital offering residencies in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. We also host 3rd and 4th year medical students from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Western Michigan University College of Medicine.
Qualifications:
BE/BC Hematology/Oncolgy
License - Michigan MD/DO
Certification – BLS (Basic Life Support)
Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph
With a rich history dating back to the 1800s, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan, is a beacon of medical excellence in the region – continually working to create an integrated system of care that is accessible, affordable, compassionate, and responsible. Our state-of-the-art facility, with more than 250 beds, includes the recent addition of our Medical Pavilion – a multi-million-dollar expansion creating more than 260,000 square feet of new space, provides an array of inpatient and ambulatory services.
The newly renovated emergency departments include 34 patient beds, 12 observation beds and additional treatment areas for the more than 45,000 patients we see each year. This transformation is part of a long-term vision to invest in the health of the community for generations to come.
Corewell Health in southwest Michigan is a teaching hospital, offering residencies in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. We also host 3rd and 4th year medical students from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Central Michigan University College of Medicine.
You will also find a diverse medical staff who care deeply about serving our close-knit community, and many providers who support and participate in medical missions all over the world.
Saint Joseph, MI
Saint Joseph, Michigan, often referred to as “The Riviera of the Midwest,” is a picturesque community nestled on the west coast of Michigan. The city is celebrated for its stunning lakeshore, adorned with remarkable sand dune formations, and its lush countryside, which is recognized as the nation’s largest non-citrus fruit-growing region. You will find a small-town atmosphere with a vibrant economy, supported by employers like Whirlpool Corporation, Leco Corporation, and Corewell Health.
Saint Joseph is renowned for its quality public school system, comprehensive healthcare system, and natural amenities such as beaches and parks. Additionally, Saint Joseph’s proximity to Chicago—just 90 miles away—offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and access to a major metropolitan area.
Corewell Health:
People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated people—including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org
How Corewell Health cares for you
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St JosephDepartment Name
Pulmonology St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Prof SvcsEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Variable (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
VariableDays Worked
VariableWeekend Frequency
Variable weekendsCURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Are you interested in practicing both pulmonary disease and critical care medicine in a true split practice with great teams? Then consider this opportunity at Lakeland Pulmonology and Spectrum Health Lakeland. We are adding a full time Pulmonary/Critical Care physician to help meet the needs of our patients and community.
Candidates must be board certified or board eligible. Opportunity includes outpatient and inpatient pulmonary with approximately 50% of your practice dedicated to critical care. Facilities includes a state-of-the-art 18-bed Critical Care Unit and new Endoscopy Suite. EBUS and bronchoscopy capabilities.
This is a hospital-employed position. Pulmonology practice includes three physicians and one advanced practitioner. New office space located on the campus of the Lakeland Health Park in St. Joseph. Convenient access to imaging services, laboratory, rehab, pharmacy, and a variety of other specialties. Team has interest in expanding services to outlying areas within 25 miles of St. Joseph. Epic EHR.
This is a great opportunity to join a practice with an existing base of patients who prefer to stay in the community. No competing practices in the immediate area!
Opportunity to teach medical students and residents. Corewell Health South is a teaching hospital offering residencies in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. We also host 3rd and 4th year medical students from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Western Michigan University College of Medicine.
Qualifications:
BE/BC Hematology/Oncolgy
License - Michigan MD/DO
Certification – BLS (Basic Life Support)
Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph
With a rich history dating back to the 1800s, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan, is a beacon of medical excellence in the region – continually working to create an integrated system of care that is accessible, affordable, compassionate, and responsible. Our state-of-the-art facility, with more than 250 beds, includes the recent addition of our Medical Pavilion – a multi-million-dollar expansion creating more than 260,000 square feet of new space, provides an array of inpatient and ambulatory services.
The newly renovated emergency departments include 34 patient beds, 12 observation beds and additional treatment areas for the more than 45,000 patients we see each year. This transformation is part of a long-term vision to invest in the health of the community for generations to come.
Corewell Health in southwest Michigan is a teaching hospital, offering residencies in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. We also host 3rd and 4th year medical students from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Central Michigan University College of Medicine.
You will also find a diverse medical staff who care deeply about serving our close-knit community, and many providers who support and participate in medical missions all over the world.
Saint Joseph, MI
Saint Joseph, Michigan, often referred to as “The Riviera of the Midwest,” is a picturesque community nestled on the west coast of Michigan. The city is celebrated for its stunning lakeshore, adorned with remarkable sand dune formations, and its lush countryside, which is recognized as the nation’s largest non-citrus fruit-growing region. You will find a small-town atmosphere with a vibrant economy, supported by employers like Whirlpool Corporation, Leco Corporation, and Corewell Health.
Saint Joseph is renowned for its quality public school system, comprehensive healthcare system, and natural amenities such as beaches and parks. Additionally, Saint Joseph’s proximity to Chicago—just 90 miles away—offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and access to a major metropolitan area.
Corewell Health:
People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated people—including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org
How Corewell Health cares for you
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St JosephDepartment Name
Pulmonology St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Prof SvcsEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Variable (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
VariableDays Worked
VariableWeekend Frequency
Variable weekendsCURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
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Entry Level Critical Care Physician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level critical care physician job?
Completing a fellowship in critical care medicine is the most direct path, as most entry level positions expect fellowship training rather than years of independent practice. Highlighting clinical rotations in ICU settings, demonstrating procedural competencies like mechanical ventilation and arterial line placement, and securing strong attending physician references all give new candidates a clear edge when competing for these roles.
Which companies hire entry level critical care physicians?
Companies hiring entry level critical care physicians right now include Sound Physicians, MercyOne, and SSM Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large health systems, academic medical centers, and hospital staffing groups that have the infrastructure to onboard and support physicians early in their independent practice.
Are there remote entry level critical care physician jobs?
Yes, though the majority of positions require on-site presence in ICU settings. About 8% of entry level critical care physician openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and these typically involve tele-critical care or telemedicine roles where physicians manage ICU patients remotely in collaboration with bedside nursing teams.
Are these new grad critical care physician jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior critical care physician roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates completing or recently completing fellowship training, accepts zero to two years of post-fellowship experience, and treats strong ICU rotation performance or supervised procedural experience as equivalent to independent practice history.
Which industries hire the most entry level critical care physicians?
Entry Level critical care physician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-acuity inpatient units that require dedicated critical care coverage and regularly bring on fellowship graduates to fill attending and hospitalist-adjacent ICU roles.