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Physician, Pulmonary/Critical Care Intensivist

WakeMed Health & Hospitals·Raleigh, North Carolina

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive direct patient care to critically ill adults across various ICU settings. Lead multidisciplinary rounds and perform essential critical care procedures while mentoring medical staff and students.

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.

We are currently seeking physicians with an interest and fellowship training in Critical Care/Pulmonology to join our group in Raleigh, NC.

Our team currently consists of 16 physicians and 4 APP's.

Our physicians provide inpatient critical care at WakeMed as well as inpatient pulmonology services and eICU coverage.

Typical procedures include bronchoscopy, central lines, intubation, thoracentesis among others.

Typical full-time schedule is approximately 16 in-house shifts per month.

Nightshifts are supported with eICU cross-coverage and assistance.

Fantastic opportunity for those who have an interest in clinical teaching as our physicians also supervise second-year ED residents who rotate through our ICUs.

Sleep training a plus but not required.

Qualified candidates must be BE/BC.

Physicians in this role will provide high-quality clinical care while also participating in the teaching and supervision of residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers.

Additional responsibilities include accurate documentation and coding, adherence to compliance standards, and participation in administrative and quality-related activities within the practice.

This position reports to the Division Director and supports the mission, values, and strategic direction of WakeMed Physician Practices.

Ideal candidates will bring: Board certification or board eligibility in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Strong clinical skills in both ICU and pulmonary medicine Interest in working within a collaborative, team-based practice model Commitment to quality, patient safety, teaching, and continuous improvement Excellent communication skills and a collegial approach to multidisciplinary care This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected, high-functioning Pulmonary and Critical Care team within a leading health system in one of the fastest-growing and most desirable regions of North Carolina.

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

Requirements

Requires a Doctorate in Medicine and board certification or eligibility in Critical Care. Must have completed a related fellowship, internship, and residency.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
  • Patient Safety
  • Critical Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Intubation
  • Rapid Response
  • Ventilator Management
  • Evidence-Based Protocols
  • Arterial Lines
  • Central Line Placement
  • Code Team Management

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina
Posted
May 28, 2026
Closes
May 28, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

WakeMed Health & Hospitals

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C. The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes: • Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Physician openings in North Carolina often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed, board-certified clinicians who can step into team-based care quickly. These roles are competitive when they require a valid NC medical license, DEA registration, and strong collaboration skills, so candidates should confirm those credentials are current and tailor their application to multidisciplinary practice. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details like health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off faster.

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