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, SSM Health, and Piedmont Healthcare hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: Physician - Critical Care Pulmonologist
Requisition Number: FE04913
Department Name: 7H363:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - PULMONAR
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD or Equivalent
Required Related Experience
- Completion of residency in Internal Medicine
- Completion of fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care
Required License/Registration/Certification
- Board certified in Internal Medicine
- Board eligible in pulmonary/critical care Medicine
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking clinical faculty for Internal Medicine Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine division who will primarily provide hospital-based clinical services for patients cared for at Chandler and Good Samaritan Hospitals and the Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine division’s clinical service.
Clinical service responsibilities will be divided among assignments caring for the critically ill in our Medical Intensive Care units (MICU) in the UK HealthCare hospitals, and managing patients in outpatient clinics. This position will be involved with teaching pulmonary fellows, residents and students during consult service and inpatient services and participation in the Department’s courses for medical students.
The individual will be expected to be an active participant and leader of division and department clinical activities, as well as serve on clinical committees that enhance the care of patients and operation of clinical practice.
About the Department of Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest in the College of Medicine and at the University of Kentucky with approximately 334 faculty, 157 staff, 214 residents and fellows, and 203 advanced practice providers. The department has 14 clinical divisions and 2 non-clinical divisions within its scope. The department of internal medicine is led by Dr. Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS, FACG and departmental leaders including Vice Chairs, Associate Vice Chairs, and the Office of the Chair Administration team.
Internal Medicine faculty secure over $35 million in grant funding annually to pursue cutting-edge research and discoveries, supporting projects in all internal medicine subspecialties. The department has published 287 peer-reviewed articles in the past year and maintains more than 50 active clinical trials and 240 active grants and contracts. The Department of Internal Medicine has 211 faculty who are actively involved in research activities and supervise biomedical learners, including PhD and master’s students, to gain in-depth experience in high-impact research labs.
Please include an up to date curriculum vitae along with the application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled: Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title: Physician - Critical Care Pulmonologist
Requisition Number: FE04913
Department Name: 7H363:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - PULMONAR
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD or Equivalent
Required Related Experience
- Completion of residency in Internal Medicine
- Completion of fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care
Required License/Registration/Certification
- Board certified in Internal Medicine
- Board eligible in pulmonary/critical care Medicine
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking clinical faculty for Internal Medicine Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine division who will primarily provide hospital-based clinical services for patients cared for at Chandler and Good Samaritan Hospitals and the Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine division’s clinical service.
Clinical service responsibilities will be divided among assignments caring for the critically ill in our Medical Intensive Care units (MICU) in the UK HealthCare hospitals, and managing patients in outpatient clinics. This position will be involved with teaching pulmonary fellows, residents and students during consult service and inpatient services and participation in the Department’s courses for medical students.
The individual will be expected to be an active participant and leader of division and department clinical activities, as well as serve on clinical committees that enhance the care of patients and operation of clinical practice.
About the Department of Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest in the College of Medicine and at the University of Kentucky with approximately 334 faculty, 157 staff, 214 residents and fellows, and 203 advanced practice providers. The department has 14 clinical divisions and 2 non-clinical divisions within its scope. The department of internal medicine is led by Dr. Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS, FACG and departmental leaders including Vice Chairs, Associate Vice Chairs, and the Office of the Chair Administration team.
Internal Medicine faculty secure over $35 million in grant funding annually to pursue cutting-edge research and discoveries, supporting projects in all internal medicine subspecialties. The department has published 287 peer-reviewed articles in the past year and maintains more than 50 active clinical trials and 240 active grants and contracts. The Department of Internal Medicine has 211 faculty who are actively involved in research activities and supervise biomedical learners, including PhD and master’s students, to gain in-depth experience in high-impact research labs.
Please include an up to date curriculum vitae along with the application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled: Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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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, SSM Health, and Piedmont Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 0% of entry level critical care physician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 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 November 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.