Remote, Work from Anywhere in the US: Tele-Intensivist - Nights 7p-7a (PRN/1099)

Position Summary:

The Tele-Intensivist provides direct and compassionate virtual care to patients in the ICU setting through telemedicine. You will be managing the patients in collaboration with an on-site team to develop a comprehensive plan of care, including implementing standardized best practices.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the ventilator and titrating vasoactive infusions for critically ill patients.
• Communicating effectively with other members of the patient's care team, including physicians when necessary
• Treating medical and surgical critically ill patients
• Conducting proactive rounding with the bedside team to assess and institute early treatment to prevent clinical deterioration.
• Accessing and utilizing the EMR, patient records, vital signs, and other decision support tools to provide high-quality care for critically ill patients.

Requirements:

• Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from patient care providers as well as managers, clients and customers
• Must have the ability to work independently and in a collaborative means
• Previous computer experience required
• Proactive communication to other members of the patient’s physician team
• ACLS Certification
• Reliable high speed home internet
• Practicing VTE, SUP, appropriate ventilation and sedation
• Ideally reside in a compact state
• 12-hour shifts (7PM - 7AM EST)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency in acute and/or critical care skills
• Strong understanding of telemetry monitoring, policies, and procedures
• Ability to think critically in diagnosing clinical problems and defining interventions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficiency in computer documentation and navigation

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Medicine
• Board-Certification in Critical Care Medicine and additional subspecialties are a plus
• Ability to obtain a state Medical License in geographies in which services are provided