Critical Care - Intensivist Physician

White Plains Hospital Job Description

Title: Intensivist/Critical Care Physician

Job Code: TBD

Department/Location: Critical Care


FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Medical Director, ICU

Position Summary

White Plains Hospital is seeking a full-time straight nights Intensivist Physician for its Critical Care service line. As part of the Critical Care team, the Intensivist will collaborate closely with Advanced Practice Practitioners in a 24-hour, 7 day-a-week model. Responsibilities include managing a mix of Medical, Surgical, Neurologic and Cardiac cases, procedures and managing codes. There may also be opportunities for pulmonary consultation if BE/BC. The ICU promotes an environment of collaboration and support for our multidisciplinary team and our patients. White Plains Hospital has a high-volume Emergency Department with 80,000 + visits annually. We have state of the art interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, interventional neurology and complex surgical procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
2. Coordinates the care (evaluation, treatment, admission, and discharge) of patients who are admitted with neurologic and general critical illness.
3. Thoroughly, and with adequate frequency, communicates with patients, appropriate family members, specialty consulting physicians, and hospital staff regarding the status of the admitted patient.
4. Provides education for staff and patients / family with whom the Intensivist interacts.
5. Oversees activities of Advanced Practice Providers (NPs & PAs) in the ICU.
6. Institutes immediate and appropriate intervention in life or disability-threatening emergencies.
7. Documents evaluation of and treatment given to all patients. Provides each patient with discharge instructions, both oral and written. Gives referring physician verbal and written report upon discharge of patient.
8. Works assigned shifts and when on-shift does not leave the Hospital Campus.
9. Attends all relevant professional meetings scheduled for the Department.
10. Participates in chart review and organized activities to reduce length of stay and improve quality outcomes.
11. Participates in institutional initiatives such as disaster planning and response, environment of care /safety, risk management, etc.
12. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) with Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine.
• Valid NYS Medical License.
• Valid ACLS Certification.
• Compliance with CME Requirements (Hospital, Regional, State, and Federal)
• Experience managing patients with acute and unstable neurologic injury

Core Competencies

• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Acts as a Professional Role Model
• Assessment Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organizing
• Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills
• Stress Tolerance

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
• Must be able to move about the hospital, or remain stationary for extended periods of time
• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, have legible handwriting
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform all the procedures, techniques and skills listed in

the delineation of privileges.

• Ability to position self to assess and care for patients, perform required procedures
• The person in this position frequently communicates with patients, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

Primary Population Served

Check appropriate box(s) below:
• Neonatal (birth - 28 days)
•Patients with exceptional communication needs
• Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)
•Patients with developmental delays
• Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
•Patients at end of life
• Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
•Patients under isolation precautions
•Adult (18 - 64 years)
•Patients with cultural needs
•Geriatric (> 65 years)
• All populations
• Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
• Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.