Critical Care Physician

Critical Care Physician Job In California CRITICAL CARE PHYSICIAN LEADER DIRECTOR COMMUNITY Central Valley of California. 2.5 Hours to LAX Airport. County population 1 Million people. Industries in addition to healthcare include natural gas + other energy extraction, mining, petroleum refining, distribution, food processing & corporate regional offices. Moderate cost of living with private and public schooling options. Overview New Fellowship Program allowing incoming full time employed Director an opportunity tobuild & shape the culture, expectations, curriculum + the educational philosophy. position combines protected Program Director time with active clinical practice as an intensivist at the hospital. Join established private practice of 50 providers with specialties of Critical Care, Pulmonology, Neuro Critical Care, Hospitalists & Emergency Medicine. Physician retention rate of over 95%. ROLE Expected 10 ICU shifts/month on top of Program Director responsibilities. Clinical schedule will include daytime and possibly nighttime coverage. Night shifts <30%of clinical schedule. Fellowship curriculum developmentDevelopment of educational goals and competency standardsFaculty recruitment and developmentEstablishing evaluation and feedback systemsDevelopment of didactic and bedside educational programsParticipation in the accreditation application processPreparation for accreditation reviewDevelopment of fellowship recruitment and interview processesParticipation in fellow selectionEstablishing expectations for clinical performance, scholarship, professionalism, and accountabilityBuilding the culture of the fellowship before the first fellow arrives HOSPITAL 24-bed Main ICU8-bed Neurocritical Care ICUAverage Census 12-15 patients per intensivist.Two intensivists covering the ICU during the7:00 AM'7:00 PMday shiftOne intensivist covering the ICU during the7:00 PM'7:00 AMnight shift Within The 8 Bed Neurocritical Care ICU The Intensivist functions as the primary attending physician.Neurocritical care consultation is available for collaborative case management.Neurosurgical support is available.Neurointerventional support is available. Currently not an ECMO center, but strong institutional interest in developing a comprehensivecardiogenic shock program. PACKAGE Competitive intensivist clinical compensation, commensurate with experienceA separateProgram Director leadership stipendCombined annual compensation expected to exceed$550,000Depending upon clinical commitment and responsibilities,total annual compensation has the potential to exceed $600,000 Hospital employed physicians will also enjoy a full benefits package Experience Required Previous experience as aProgram Director or Associate Program Directorwithin an accredited GME program; orSignificant and sustained involvement in Graduate Medical Education with experience ascore facultyand demonstrated leadership in resident or fellow education. Exceptional candidates without prior PD/APD experience may be considered if they have an extensive record of GME participation, curriculum development, resident or fellow education, faculty leadership, and academic involvement. 'Ability to obtain/maintain medical license in state of California 'Completion of Medical School, Residency & Fellowship 'Board Certified Internal Medicine + Board Eligible Critical Care Procedures Expected Endotracheal intubationCentral Venous Catheter PlacementUltrasound-guided vascular accessRadial arterial catheter placementFemoral arterial catheter placementTherapeutic bronchoscopyThoracentesisParacentesisChest tube placementICU point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) Board Certified or Board Eligible Medical Doctor with or w/o US residency with current US work visa.