Physician Critical Care/Trauma - Competitive Salary

\n Position Summary \n
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\n Under the direction of the CMO, the provider will work within a small team at a local community hospital, supporting the physicians on staff, as well as working closely with Tele-ICU Physicians. We are seeking a full-time Provider who wants to work for a passionate team in New Jersey, caring for acute patients.\n
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\n Requirements\n
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\n Daytime shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Nights Covered by Tele-ICU\n
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\n Responsible for rounding on and managing 10-12 patients in a 16-bed ICU\n
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\n Minimum requirement of 14 shifts per month\n
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\n Active NJ medical license in good standing\n
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\n Valid DEA certification in good standing\n
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\n Previous critical care or acute care experience is preferred\n
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\n Must maintain compliance with all licensure and credentialing requirements\n
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\n Position is based in a hospital or healthcare setting with typical risks or discomforts, requiring adherence to standard safety protocols.\n
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\n Key Responsibilities\n
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\n Direct Patient Care:\n
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\n Provide bedside care for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), emergency department, and other acute care settings.\n
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\n Assess, diagnose, and manage complex medical conditions, including respiratory failure, sepsis, and multi-organ dysfunction.\n
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\n Initiate and manage life-saving interventions, including ventilator support, vasopressor therapy, and dialysis.\n
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\n Perform procedures such as central line insertions, arterial line placements, endotracheal intubation, and chest tube insertions as needed.\n
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\n Collaborative Care:\n
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\n Work closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and specialists, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.\n
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\n Communicate effectively with family members, providing updates on patient status and prognosis, and addressing concerns and expectations.\n
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\n Clinical Decision-Making:\n
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\n Make real-time decisions regarding critical care interventions, treatment adjustments, and monitoring protocols based on patient response and evolving clinical conditions.\n
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\n Interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, imaging studies) and integrate findings into treatment plans.\n
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\n Patient and Family Education:\n
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\n Provide education to patients and their families about critical illness, treatment options, and recovery expectations.\n
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\n Foster an empathetic and supportive environment, especially when discussing end-of-life decisions and advanced directives.\n
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\n Documentation and Compliance:\n
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\n Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and medical interventions in the hospital’s electronic health record (EHR) system.\n
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\n Ensure compliance with hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and accreditation standards.\n
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\n Quality Improvement and Safety:\n
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\n Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety in the critical care unit.\n
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\n Contribute to hospital protocols, best practices, and evidence-based care guidelines.\n
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\n Identify and report safety concerns and participate in root cause analyses and action plans when needed.\n
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\n Education\n
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\n Board Certified in Critical Care\n
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\n MD/DO Trained\n
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\n In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible 401k, and benefits (subject to eligibility requirements). Total compensation is based on several factors, including type of position, location, education level, work experience, and certifications. This information is applicable for all full-time positions.\n
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\n #MASC105\n
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