Nighttime Intensivist

About the role

The Nighttime Intensivist will oversee and manage critically ill patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) during overnight shifts. This position ensures continuity of high-quality care for ICU patients and supports the hospital’s commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the ICU, including assessing, diagnosing, and managing critically ill patients.
• Perform bedside procedures, including intubations, central line placements, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and arterial line placements.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, including code blue, rapid response team calls, and acute clinical deterioration of patients.
• Collaborate with the daytime ICU team to ensure smooth care transitions through detailed handoffs.
• Supervise and support residents, advanced practice providers (APPs), and medical staff working overnight.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment, providing bedside teaching and guidance when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and consultants, to provide comprehensive care.
• Engage in discussions with families and patients to provide updates, explain complex clinical conditions, and address concerns with empathy.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and guidelines for ICU care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU care and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with Board Certification/Eligibility in Critical Care Medicine.
• Unrestricted medical license to practice in NY.
• Proficient in critical care procedures and comfortable managing complex cases independently.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Pay

$280k-$400k

Schedule

Overnight shifts, typically 7 nights per week (specific schedule to be determined based on department needs).