Intensivist / Surgical Critical Care Physician (SICU & Trauma)
Assignment Dates:
- August: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
- August: 17, 18, 19
- August: 23, 24, 25
- August: 29, 30, 31
- September: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
- September: 23
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Intensivist / Surgical Critical Care Physician for specific dates in August and September, to provide critical coverage in our 10-bed Surgical ICU in Arizona. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician with strong trauma and critical care expertise to support a busy service.
The ideal candidate will be Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery and have a fellowship in Surgical Critical Care. You'll be responsible for managing SICU patients, as well as Trauma patients in the Step-Down unit and on the floor. This role demands comfort in treating all ages, including pediatric patients.
While day shifts are typically supported by an Acute Care Surgeon on the floor, the night shifts are more autonomous, requiring the SICU physician to cover both General Surgery/Trauma and SICU patients independently. You must be able to work closely and effectively with Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and understand the necessity of accurate and timely documentation in the computer system, as notes are not done for you.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive critical care management to patients in the 10-bed Surgical ICU.
- Manage and provide care for Trauma patients in the Step-Down unit and on the general floor.
- Evaluate and treat patients of all ages, including pediatric cases.
- During night shifts (5 PM - 7 AM), assume primary responsibility for General Surgery, Trauma, and SICU coverage.
- Collaborate effectively with NPs and other multidisciplinary team members.
- Ensure accurate, complete, and timely electronic medical record documentation for all patient encounters.
- Adhere to all hospital protocols, quality standards, and patient safety guidelines.
Schedule:
- Shifts: 5:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Specific Dates Needed:
- August: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
- August: 17, 18, 19
- August: 23, 24, 25
- August: 29, 30, 31
- September: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
- September: 23
Qualifications:
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery.
- REQUIRED: Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care.
- REQUIRED: Active ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification.
- Required: Active Arizona medical license and DEA registration.
- REQUIRED: Level I or Level II Trauma experience.
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex surgical critical care and trauma patients across all age groups, including pediatrics.
- Strong independent decision-making skills, especially during night coverage.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly when working with NPs.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record systems.
- Commitment to thorough and timely documentation.
