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Critical Care Intensivist (MD/DO) - Texas

Commonwealth Medical Services · commonwealthmedicalservices.com
Abilene
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Critical care intensivist.

NursingICUClinical

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Found
30 d ago · posted 2026-01-09
Location
Abilene, Texas

Full description

Critical Care Intensivist (MD/DO) Position Summary The Critical Care Intensivist provides comprehensive medical management of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. This role involves the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of complex, life-threatening conditions, coordination of multidisciplinary care, and leadership of ICU clinical teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Provide direct care for critically ill patients in medical, surgical, cardiac, or mixed intensive care units • Evaluate and manage acute respiratory failure, shock, sepsis, multi-organ dysfunction, and other critical conditions • Perform and supervise critical care procedures, including airway management, mechanical ventilation, vascular access, and hemodynamic monitoring, consistent with training and privileges • Lead daily multidisciplinary rounds and coordinate care with consulting services • Interpret and integrate diagnostic data, including imaging and laboratory results • Communicate effectively with patients’ families regarding clinical status, prognosis, and goals of care • Participate in rapid response and code teams, as required • Provide nighttime, weekend, and on-call coverage per service needs • Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff, as applicable • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation • Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and ICU performance initiatives • Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards Qualifications • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school • Completion of an accredited residency program (e.g., Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, or Pulmonary) • Completion of an accredited Critical Care Medicine fellowship • Board-eligible or board-certified in Critical Care Medicine • Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure • DEA registration or eligibility • ACLS certification Skills and Competencies • Expertise in critical care medicine and ICU procedures • Strong clinical judgment and rapid decision-making abilities • Ability to manage high-acuity, high-stress clinical environments • Excellent communication and leadership skills • Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety Work Environment • Intensive care units within hospital settings • Shift-based scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays depending on program structure Physical Requirements • Ability to stand and move throughout ICU environments for extended periods • Manual dexterity for bedside procedures • Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient monitoring and emergency response Requirements Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

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