The Critical Care Medicine Physician provides comprehensive care for critically ill adult patients in intensive care units. Responsibilities include managing critical illnesses, performing procedures, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Medical Degree and complete a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine. Board certification in Critical Care Medicine and eligibility for a Washington State medical license are also required.
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Job description
Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. ICU nocturnist
Position Summary
The Critical Care Medicine Physician provides comprehensive care for critically ill adult patients in intensive care units across the health system. This role includes management of a multitude of critical illnesses and other life-threatening conditions using evidenced-based, team-based care. The physician practices in the ICU model in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of intensivists, nurses and allied professionals.Responsibilities
Provide direct care to critically ill patients in the ICU, including management of mechanical ventilation, shock, and multi-organ failure.
Perform critical care procedures such as intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion and thoracentesis.
Manage ventilators and advanced life support modalities.
Participate in ICU coverage rotation at night to include weekends and holidays as required by the service model.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and subspecialists to optimize patient outcomes.
Document clearly, accurately, and promptly in the EHR.
Provide excellent patient experience with clear communication of the treatment plans and medications.
Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication in high-acuity, team-based environments.
Support quality improvement efforts related to ICU protocols, safety and outcomes.
Requirements
Medical Degree (MD, DO) from an accredited institution
Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited fellowship in Critical Care Medicine.
Board certified or eligible in Critical Care Medicine.
Credentialed in Pulmonary and critical care medicine by the applicable hospital(s)
Eligible for an unrestricted Washington State medical license
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association About Deaconess Hospital Founded in 1896, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hospital serving the greater Spokane region. Deaconess is home to a Level III Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine program and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is the only hospital in the area with national accreditation in bariatric surgery. Deaconess provides high-quality inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic and emergency services. About the Spokane Community Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. 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Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $268.85 - $268.85 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here. MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. 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