
Community Health Systems
ICU Opportunity Northwest Medical Center Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
**Position Overview**
This is a full-time, inpatient-only critical care position (no outpatient or pulmonary clinic duties) at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ.
Schedule:
14 twelve-hour shifts/month (7 AM–7 PM)
- Flexible block scheduling available
Clinical Setting:
35-bed ICU , Cerner EMR, Physician will supervise advanced practice providers (APPs) ,Estimated credentialing time: 90 days (temporary privileges may be available)
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**Qualifications**
BC/BE in Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Medicine o r BC/BE in Internal Medicine & Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
- We are not able to support a need for a J-1 Visa Waiver. We can support a physician who is on an H1B visa if that physician has already been counted in the cap. Thank you.
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**Procedural Responsibilities** Ventilator management, Non Invasive CPAP/BiPAP, Chest tube insertion, Bronchoscopy, Central and arterial line placement, Dialysis catheter insertion, ICP evaluation and management ,Acute volume and blood pressure management, Lumbar Puncture, Paracentesis,Thoracentesis
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**Compensation & Benefits** Extremely competitive salary, W-2 full-time employment (1099 considered) + Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance + 401(k) with employer match + S tudent loan repayment and/* or* Commencement/Tenure bonus + Relocation assistance available
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About the Hospital
Northwest Medical Center is a 287-bed acute care hospital serving northwest Tucson and surrounding communities. The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, surgical services, cardiology, women’s health, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation services, and specialty care. As a long-standing healthcare provider in southern Arizona, Northwest Medical Center plays a central role in delivering coordinated care across the region in collaboration with affiliated hospitals, urgent care centers, surgery centers, and physician practices.
Community
Northwest Tucson and the nearby Oro Valley offer a high quality of life with more than 300 days of sunshine annually, access to the Sonoran Desert, and abundant outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and golf. The area features cultural events, shopping districts, higher education institutions such as The University of Arizona, and a diverse culinary scene. Strong schools, affordable housing, and a growing economy make the region attractive for families and professionals.
About Community Health Systems
Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.
From Alaska to Florida, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.
Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.
Posted August 5, 2025