Resource/Per Diem Intensivist – Medical-Surgical ICU

About the role

The purpose of this position is to provide high-quality, appropriate, and cost-effective critical care services to patients in a high-acuity Medical-Surgical ICU. This role is part of a collaborative, team-based intensivist model supporting a diverse patient population with strong surgical and subspecialty integration.

What You Will Do

• Provide comprehensive critical care management for Medical-Surgical ICU patients
• On night shift cross cover Medical and Cardiac ICU emergencies
• Perform patient evaluations including history, physical examination, diagnostic interpretation, and treatment planning
• Manage post-operative and medically complex critically ill patients
• Collaborate closely with surgical services, consulting specialists, and APC colleagues
• Supervise and support APCs and ICU nursing staff
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care coordination
• Exercise independent medical judgment in all aspects of patient care
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, procedures, and therapeutic interventions
• Prescribe medications and evidence-based ICU therapies
• Document all patient care accurately and timely in Epic
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts
• Contribute to teaching and education of staff, trainees, and learners as assigned
• Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing medical education
• EMR: Epic

What You Will Need

• MD or DO (Internal Medicine, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Anesthesia, Surgery, or Emergency Medicine with sub-specialty certification in Critical Care Medicine)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine
• Active Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Current DEA registration
• A strong teamwork, communication, and clinical leadership skills