Physician, Pulmonary/Critical Care Intensivist

Overview

• WakeMed Physician Practices is a multi-specialty group with over 500 physicians in a variety of specialty areas.
• Our organization places a high value on quality, caring and compassionate physicians and we are committed to providing state-of-the-art health care to our patients and the community we serve.
• WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
• This role combines inpatient critical care coverage with outpatient pulmonary services, supporting WakeMed’s mission to provide exceptional care and improve community health.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in adult intensive care units (medical, surgical, or mixed ICUs depending on assignment) Perform and oversee critical care procedures, including but not limited to intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, and ventilator management Lead and participate in multidisciplinary rounds, collaborating with hospitalists, specialists, advanced practice providers, nursing, and ancillary staff Manage critically ill patients with complex conditions including respiratory failure, sepsis, ARDS, multi-organ dysfunction, and post-operative complications Support and mentor APPs, residents, and medical students as applicable Participate in rapid response and code teams as required Ensure compliance with evidence-based protocols, clinical guidelines, and quality initiatives Contribute to performance improvement efforts, patient safety initiatives, and organizational goals Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org. EOE

Licensure: Licensed Medical Physician And Board Certification in Area of Practice Required

Education

Doctorate Medicine Required

Experience

Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required