Internal Medicine - Critical Care Physician

CRITICAL CARE PHYSICIAN LEADER DIRECTOR

COMMUNITY

Central Valley of California. 2.5 Hours to LAX Airport. County population 1 Million people. Industries in addition to healthcare include natural gas + other energy extraction, mining, petroleum refining, distribution, food processing & corporate regional offices. Moderate cost of living with private and public schooling options.

OVERVIEW

New Fellowship Program allowing incoming full time employed Director an opportunity to build & shape the culture, expectations, curriculum + the educational philosophy. position combines protected Program Director time with active clinical practice as an intensivist at the hospital.

Join established private practice of 50 providers with specialties of Critical Care, Pulmonology, Neuro Critical Care, Hospitalists & Emergency Medicine. Physician retention rate of over 95%.

ROLE

Expected 10 ICU shifts/month on top of Program Director responsibilities. Clinical schedule will include daytime and possibly nighttime coverage. Night shifts

• Fellowship curriculum development
• Development of educational goals and competency standards
• Faculty recruitment and development
• Establishing evaluation and feedback systems
• Development of didactic and bedside educational programs
• Participation in the accreditation application process
• Preparation for accreditation review
• Development of fellowship recruitment and interview processes
• Participation in fellow selection
• Establishing expectations for clinical performance, scholarship, professionalism, and accountability
• Building the culture of the fellowship before the first fellow arrives

HOSPITAL

• 24-bed Main ICU
• 8-bed Neurocritical Care ICU
• Average Census 12-15 patients per intensivist.
• Two intensivists covering the ICU during the 7:00 AM 7:00 PM day shift
• One intensivist covering the ICU during the 7:00 PM 7:00 AM night shift

Within the 8 bed Neurocritical care ICU:

• The Intensivist functions as the primary attending physician.
• Neurocritical care consultation is available for collaborative case management.
• Neurosurgical support is available.
• Neurointerventional support is available.

Currently not an ECMO center, but strong institutional interest in developing a comprehensive cardiogenic shock program.

PACKAGE

• Competitive intensivist clinical compensation
• A separate Program Director leadership stipend
• Combined annual compensation expected to exceed $550,000
• Depending upon clinical commitment and responsibilities, total annual compensation has the potential to exceed $600,000

Hospital employed physicians will also enjoy a full benefits package