Intensivist Opportunity in Western Tennessee
Braselton, Georgia, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Internal Medicine-Critical Care
Degree Required MD/DO Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location Tennessee, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship Yes

Job Description

Last Update: 12/04/24

Education, Training & Experience Required

  • MD or DO, board certified or board eligible in Critical Care Medicine with successful completion of fellowship training in critical care medicine at an accredited institution.
  • Must have a commitment to excellence in clinical service, be forward thinking and demonstrate problem-solving abilities necessary in this environment
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to perform all technical skills in the critical care setting
  • H1b & J1 waiver eligible facility

Intensivist Program:

  • 29 bed SICU, 12 bed MICU, and 18 bed CCU
  • 3 Intensivists during the day, 12 hour shifts with block schedule. 1 Intensivist during the night, 12 hour shift block schedule.
  • High acuity ICU with advanced Cardiac: Impella, IABP, ECMO, proning for ARDS, SLED, SCUF
  • EMR: Cerner with Dragon for Dictation
  • Robust Benefit Package: Up to $90,000 in loan assistance, Sign on Bonus, Relocation, 403b, CME, and much more!
  • Compensation based on Experience

Essential Job Functions:

  • Rendering critical care services on behalf of patients in the Hospital’s ICU treating all patients consistently with the facilities available, the standards established in the medical community, and applicable law.
  • Providing leadership of daily ICU multi-disciplinary rounds, and where applicable, supervision of teaching rounds and clinical activities of the residents during clinical shifts.
  • Actively participating in quality management activities of the Sound Physicians Critical Care Program including, but not limited to, the development and implementation of responsive, efficient treatment protocols for commonly treated conditions and evidence-based guidelines for morbidity and mortality reviews.
  • Actively participate in all medical and audit activities performed within the Hospital, including the Critical Care Program, including but not limited to, analysis of protocol outliers and inefficient outcomes.
  • Able to support Visa Candidates. (J1 and H1B)

The Community

Ranked 2nd Most Affordable Small & Midsize Metros in the U.S. by [Register to View] in 2022

  • Low cost of living—NO STATE INCOME TAX
  • Community size around 100,000 and growing
  • Conveniently located between Memphis and Nashville
  • Area attractions includes: Symphony Orchestra, Cultural Arts, Athletic Clubs, Country Club, Professional Sports, Golf, Camping, Hunting, Fishing and a 850-Acre Nature and Recreation Area

Job Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:
• Rendering critical care services on behalf of patients in the Hospital’s ICU treating all patients consistently with the facilities available, the standards established in the medical community, and applicable law.
• Providing leadership of daily ICU multi-disciplinary rounds, and where applicable, supervision of teaching rounds and clinical activities of the residents during clinical shifts.
• Actively participating in quality management activities of the Sound Physicians Critical Care Program including, but not limited to, the development and implementation of responsive, efficient treatment protocols for commonly treated conditions and evidence-based guidelines for morbidity and mortality reviews.
• Actively participate in all medical and audit activities performed within the Hospital, including the Critical Care Program, including but not limited to, analysis of protocol outliers and inefficient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience Required
• MD or DO, board certified or board eligible in Critical Care Medicine with successful completion of fellowship training in critical care medicine at an accredited institution.
• Must have a commitment to excellence in clinical service, be forward thinking and demonstrate problem-solving abilities necessary in this environment
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform all technical skills in the critical care setting
• H1b & J1 waiver eligible facility

Working Hours

3 Intensivists during the day, 12 hour shifts with block schedule. 1 Intensivist during the night, 12 hour shift block schedule.

Skills

Ability to diagnose and provide treatment and support of critically ill and injured patients. Responsible for providing care to those who are in need of it, and often work together with other doctors to help ensure that patients receive the best possible care. Be able to diagnose medical issues, prescribe treatments and provide support during patient's treatment.