Critical Care Physician (PRN)

About the role

We are seeking a board-certified intensivist to join our team as a PRN (Per Diem) physician in Dallas, Texas. Our organization is the largest Critical Care provider in the U.S., offering comprehensive care through both on-site and Tele-ICU programs.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to care for patients in the medical, surgical, and cardiac ICUs
• Candidates must have a commitment to excellence in clinical service, be forward-thinking, demonstrate problem-solving abilities necessary in the ICU, and demonstrate the ability to work as a team member and perform all technical skills in the critical care setting

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Critical Care medicine (MD or DO)
• Experience managing ECMO patients (added benefit if experienced with cannulation)
• Active Texas license
• Authorization to work in the United States

Scheduling

• PRN shift coverage offers flexibility to schedule shifts as available and based on program coverage needs. Anticipated 3-5 available shifts per month.

Living and Working in Dallas

Located in north central Texas, Dallas is less than four hours away from most North American cities, traveling by air from Dallas' two airports. The city boasts an average of 285 sunny days a year. Dallas offers the largest Urban Arts District in the country, an internationally recognized skyline, and 26 different neighborhoods, each with their own flair, to explore. Home to 21 Fortune 500 companies, five professional sports teams, numerous music and entertainment venues, theatres, the Dallas Symphony, and much more. The Texas motto, "Friendship," perfectly describes the city's welcoming personality.

Compensation

• Shift-based compensation

Values in Action

• Uncompromising Care: Deliver life-saving care in the most critical moments. We support you with systems that honor your clinical judgment and amplify your impact—because in the ICU, excellence isn’t optional.
• Collaboration: You’re part of a deeply connected team of intensivists who value shared decision-making, mutual respect, and the power of multidisciplinary partnerships to drive better outcomes.
• Accountability: You lead with clarity and conviction—owning your role in shaping ICU strategy, mentoring teams, and driving performance across complex care environments.
• Ingenuity & Empathy: You bring calm leadership and innovative thinking to high-stakes situations, balancing clinical precision with compassion for patients, families, and colleagues.

Career Path

• Practicing
• Single-site Leadership
• Multi-site Leadership

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401K with company match
• Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)
• CME Reimbursement
• Physician Mental Health Counseling
• Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support

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