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, Piedmont Healthcare, and SSM Health hiring at this level now.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 37+ Entry Level Critical Care Physician jobs
Transform patient care and community as a Nocturnal Critical Care Physician Assistant in Austin, TX
Our mission in Austin 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:
- Join our established team at Heart Hospital of Austin.
- Heart Hospital of Austin is home to one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs in the world. Our hospital has been named a 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital in the nation by IBM Watson Health for 12 years running. Additionally, for four consecutive years, Healthgrades has awarded St. David’s Medical Center (which includes Heart Hospital of Austin and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital) the America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award.
- 14-bed CVICU with mostly cardiac critically ill patients, although we do have general ICU cases. We have an advanced heart failure program with a growing ECMO and LVAD services.
- Excellent team culture and collaboration with consultants and ancillary staff. Extremely manageable workload. Typically 1-2 admissions overnight.
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Active Physician Assistant license or eligible to become licensed in Texas.
- Must be proficient in performing ICU procedures (intubations, arterial lines, and central lines).
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
- Block schedule.
- Advanced Practice Providers work 15-night shifts per month on average. We work together to make a monthly schedule that we can all agree upon.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing care to patients in the ICU.
- Admit patients to the ICU and perform procedures.
Living and Working in Austin:
- Named the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin has a plethora of music venues and local bands to entertain endless crowds. The metro area is home to banner music festivals like Austin City Limits, a two-weekend-long fall event featuring major headliners and lesser-known acts, as well as South by Southwest.
- Those who are looking for a great dining experience will enjoy Austin’s bustling culinary scene, featuring an endless array of BBQ and food trucks, as well as fine dining restaurants.
- Outdoor amenities are endless – spend the day on Town Lake, or cool off Located inside off at Barton Springs is a natural pool fed by underwater springs. A booming job market and excellent schools make Austin a wonderful place for families.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k with matching contributions, and paid malpractice, including tail coverage.
Ben Housley, Clinical Recruiter | bhousley@soundphysicians.com | (615) 483-1809
Transform patient care and community as a Nocturnal Critical Care Physician Assistant in Austin, TX
Our mission in Austin 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:
- Join our established team at Heart Hospital of Austin.
- Heart Hospital of Austin is home to one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs in the world. Our hospital has been named a 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital in the nation by IBM Watson Health for 12 years running. Additionally, for four consecutive years, Healthgrades has awarded St. David’s Medical Center (which includes Heart Hospital of Austin and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital) the America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award.
- 14-bed CVICU with mostly cardiac critically ill patients, although we do have general ICU cases. We have an advanced heart failure program with a growing ECMO and LVAD services.
- Excellent team culture and collaboration with consultants and ancillary staff. Extremely manageable workload. Typically 1-2 admissions overnight.
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Active Physician Assistant license or eligible to become licensed in Texas.
- Must be proficient in performing ICU procedures (intubations, arterial lines, and central lines).
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
- Block schedule.
- Advanced Practice Providers work 15-night shifts per month on average. We work together to make a monthly schedule that we can all agree upon.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing care to patients in the ICU.
- Admit patients to the ICU and perform procedures.
Living and Working in Austin:
- Named the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin has a plethora of music venues and local bands to entertain endless crowds. The metro area is home to banner music festivals like Austin City Limits, a two-weekend-long fall event featuring major headliners and lesser-known acts, as well as South by Southwest.
- Those who are looking for a great dining experience will enjoy Austin’s bustling culinary scene, featuring an endless array of BBQ and food trucks, as well as fine dining restaurants.
- Outdoor amenities are endless – spend the day on Town Lake, or cool off Located inside off at Barton Springs is a natural pool fed by underwater springs. A booming job market and excellent schools make Austin a wonderful place for families.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k with matching contributions, and paid malpractice, including tail coverage.
Ben Housley, Clinical Recruiter | bhousley@soundphysicians.com | (615) 483-1809
See All 37 Entry Level Critical Care Physician Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsEntry Level Critical Care Physician Job Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services34
- Education3
- Consulting & Professional Services1
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, Piedmont Healthcare, and SSM Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 September 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 September 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.