Critical Care Physician

Service Line: CC

Position Title: Critical Care Medical Director

Location: CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital-CC , Texarkana , Texas

Job Type: W-2 Employed, Full Time

Recruiter: Katelyn Grindstaff

Position Overview

Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Critical Care Medical Director to join our dynamic team at CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital-CC. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.

• Patient Volume: Average Census 15 patients
• Specialties: All major subspecialties available
• Coverage Model: Day: 1 MD and 1 NPPA 7a-7p and 1 NPPA 11a-11p; Night 1 MD on call and 1 NPPA
• Number of Beds: 275 Hospital Beds
• Acuity: Level III Trauma Center
• EMR: EPIC with Abridge AI Note
• ICU: Open

Qualifications

• Education: Critical Care Fellowship Training
• Licensure: Must have or be able to obtain a Texas Medical License
• Board Certification: Must be board eligible/board certified

Facility & Clinical Details

• About CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital-CC: CHRISTUS St. Michael is a 312-bed acute-care hospital serving the Texarkana area. Established in 1916 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, the facility is a regional destination for a wide range of medical care. The 129-acre wooded campus includes the main hospital, as well as a 50-bed rehabilitation hospital, outpatient rehabilitation center, outpatient imaging center, and a community health and fitness center. Although easily accessible along I-30, the entire campus is a tranquil, healing oasis anchored by a 1 1/2 acre lake, wooded paths, streams, and water features. CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System was named one of the top 20 Large Community Hospitals in the U.S. by Thomson Reuters.

• Innovation/Growth: Join a large group with a close-knit, collaborative culture with access to innovative tools and insights backed by SCP's clinical technology platform.

• Teamwork/Culture: Enjoy a collaborative, mission-aligned culture across emergency medicine, hospital medicine and critical care service lines with a clear path for professional development and leadership opportunities.

Community Information

Texarkana, TX serves as a regional healthcare hub, featuring the prominent medical center of CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System that offers advanced clinical opportunities without big-city burnout. Clinicians benefit from an exceptionally low cost of living, non-existent commute times, and the unique tax advantages of living on the Texas-Arkansas border. Additionally, the region's warm Southern hospitality, vibrant downtown, and abundant outdoor recreation make it easy to maintain a strong work-life balance while making a meaningful community impact.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive compensation package with base earning of $579,400 plus incentive pay.
• Job Status: W-2 Employed, Full Time
• Sign-On Bonus: $25K
• Benefits Eligibility: Full time employees are eligible to participate in our competitive benefits package
• No Non-Compete
• Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming for clinicians
• Established, respected, financially stable company
• Equitable scheduling patterns
• Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
• Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Why SCP Health

For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most-delivering exceptional patient care.

We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.

By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.

Together, we heal.