Critical Care Physician Jobs in Ohio
Critical Care Physician jobs in Ohio are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated across academic medical centers, large regional health systems, and Level I and II trauma centers, with openings at every level from new fellowship-trained attendings through senior intensivists and medical directors. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the bulk of hiring, with major systems like Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, and UC Health among the most established and active employers in the state. Pulmonary and critical care combined practice, surgical critical care, and neurological critical care are the sub-areas driving the most consistent openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Position Type: Physician
Specialty: Neurological Surgery, Neuro-Critical Care
Every day, for more than 150 years, the physicians of University Hospitals have renewed a promise to meeting our patients' health care needs. Our talented team is integral to our rich history of success and critical to our future in a dynamic environment. As stewards of the UH legacy for excellence in patient care, our physicians are guided by an unwavering commitment to our mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.
The Department of Neurological Surgery at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is in search of a Physician to help continue with our excellent patient care. Appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or full Professor is available commensurate with experience.
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is among the nation's leading academic medical centers. Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is a leader in medical research and education.
What Cleveland has to offer:
The Greater Cleveland Area is home to 2.8 million people and a wide variety of communities. Cleveland holds a wealth of cultural resources, entertainment options, and leisure activities including a vibrant Lake Erie shoreline and Metro Parks system. The parks are joined by the Cuyahoga Valley National Park with additional 33,000 acres, another 100 miles of trails, and camping sites. The Playhouse Square theatre district in downtown Cleveland is home to nine theatres hosting over 1,000 events each year; it is the country's largest performing arts center outside of New York City. Cleveland is also home to the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, outstanding museums including Cleveland Museum of Art and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and many music venues, as well as professional sports teams (Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians, and Monsters). View our Northeast Ohio Relocation guide for more information.
Academic appointment, rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and primary board certification. Compensation is highly competitive.
A Brief Overview
Provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice or for a specified patient population.
What You Will Do
- Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
- Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
- Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
- May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
- Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
- Maintain department productivity thresholds.
- Maintain faculty status in good standing with the CWRU SOM (if applicable).
- Adhere to core physician obligations as outlined in the Physician Policy Manual.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with an unrestricted license (Required)
- Appointment with CWRU SOM at the level commensurate with experience (Required)
- Fellowship Training in some specialties (Required)
- Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. (Required proficiency)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills. (Required proficiency)
- Experience using EPIC (Preferred proficiency)
- State of Ohio and Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty. (Required)
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
- 10%
Position Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Position Type: Physician
Specialty: Neurological Surgery, Neuro-Critical Care
Every day, for more than 150 years, the physicians of University Hospitals have renewed a promise to meeting our patients' health care needs. Our talented team is integral to our rich history of success and critical to our future in a dynamic environment. As stewards of the UH legacy for excellence in patient care, our physicians are guided by an unwavering commitment to our mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.
The Department of Neurological Surgery at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is in search of a Physician to help continue with our excellent patient care. Appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or full Professor is available commensurate with experience.
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is among the nation's leading academic medical centers. Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is a leader in medical research and education.
What Cleveland has to offer:
The Greater Cleveland Area is home to 2.8 million people and a wide variety of communities. Cleveland holds a wealth of cultural resources, entertainment options, and leisure activities including a vibrant Lake Erie shoreline and Metro Parks system. The parks are joined by the Cuyahoga Valley National Park with additional 33,000 acres, another 100 miles of trails, and camping sites. The Playhouse Square theatre district in downtown Cleveland is home to nine theatres hosting over 1,000 events each year; it is the country's largest performing arts center outside of New York City. Cleveland is also home to the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, outstanding museums including Cleveland Museum of Art and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and many music venues, as well as professional sports teams (Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians, and Monsters). View our Northeast Ohio Relocation guide for more information.
Academic appointment, rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and primary board certification. Compensation is highly competitive.
A Brief Overview
Provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice or for a specified patient population.
What You Will Do
- Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
- Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
- Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
- May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
- Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
- Maintain department productivity thresholds.
- Maintain faculty status in good standing with the CWRU SOM (if applicable).
- Adhere to core physician obligations as outlined in the Physician Policy Manual.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with an unrestricted license (Required)
- Appointment with CWRU SOM at the level commensurate with experience (Required)
- Fellowship Training in some specialties (Required)
- Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. (Required proficiency)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills. (Required proficiency)
- Experience using EPIC (Preferred proficiency)
- State of Ohio and Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty. (Required)
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
- 10%
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in critical care physician jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio Physician License issued by the State Medical Board of Ohio
- Board certification or eligibility in Critical Care Medicine through ABIM or ABS
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in critical care or pulmonary critical care
- Current ACLS and BLS certification required prior to start date
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with completed residency training
- Experience managing ventilator-dependent patients and leading multidisciplinary ICU rounds
Critical Care Physician Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a critical care physician in Ohio?
To practice as a critical care physician in Ohio, you must hold an active physician license issued by the State Medical Board of Ohio, which requires a medical degree, completion of residency, and passing USMLE or COMLEX board exams. After residency, you complete an ACGME-accredited fellowship in critical care medicine. Board certification through ABIM or ABS is expected by most Ohio employers and is required for full attending privileges at academic medical centers and major health systems.
How much do critical care physicians make in Ohio?
Critical care physicians in Ohio earn a median of about $297,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,990 for the lowest 10% to over $501,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire critical care physicians in Ohio?
Employers hiring critical care physicians in Ohio right now include The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Optum, and 77 Consultants, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's concentration of large academic medical systems and regional hospital networks means opportunities exist across both urban medical centers and community hospitals serving rural catchment areas throughout the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most critical care physician jobs?
Columbus, Cleveland, and Lima consistently post the most critical care physician openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of the density of OhioHealth and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campuses, Cleveland draws heavily from Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals, and Cincinnati benefits from UC Health and TriHealth anchoring a large regional medical corridor that extends into surrounding suburban counties.
How can I get hired as a critical care physician in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an ACGME-accredited critical care fellowship and applying to new-attendings programs at large Ohio academic systems such as Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, or Cincinnati Children's, which regularly onboard fellowship-trained physicians with no independent attending experience. Community hospitals affiliated with OhioHealth and Premier Health also recruit new graduates into supervised intensivist roles. Candidates who obtain Ohio licensure before their fellowship ends and hold current ACLS certification move through credentialing faster and are positioned ahead of other applicants.
Where can I find and apply to critical care physician jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to critical care physician jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your specialty, credentials, and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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