Intensivist - Critical Care Physician, FTE Day Shift - Bedside

At Equum Medical, while our primary offering is innovative telehealth solutions, we recognize the critical value of bedside care. By joining our team, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of acute care and telehealth while also having a tangible impact on patient's lives through bedside care. We offer flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance and long-term career sustainability. Together, we can redefine healthcare, providing seamless, high-quality care wherever it's needed most.

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Position Summary

The provider will work within a small team at a local community hospital, supporting the physicians on staff, as well as working closely with Equum Medical's Tele-ICU Physicians.

Requirements

• Daytime shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Nights Covered by Tele-ICU
• Responsible for rounding on and managing 10-12 patients in a 16-bed ICU
• Minimum requirement of 14 shifts per month
• Active NJ medical license in good standing
• Valid DEA certification in good standing
• Previous critical care or acute care experience is preferred
• Must maintain compliance with all licensure and credentialing requirements
• Position is based in a hospital or healthcare setting with typical risks or discomforts, requiring adherence to standard safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities, Direct Patient Care:

• Provide bedside care for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), emergency department, and other acute care settings.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage complex medical conditions, including respiratory failure, sepsis, and multi-organ dysfunction.
• Initiate and manage life-saving interventions, including ventilator support, vasopressor therapy, and dialysis.
• Perform procedures such as central line insertions, arterial line placements, endotracheal intubation, and chest tube insertions as needed.

Collaborative Care:

• Work closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and specialists, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with family members, providing updates on patient status and prognosis, and addressing concerns and expectations.

Clinical Decision-Making:

• Make real-time decisions regarding critical care interventions, treatment adjustments, and monitoring protocols based on patient response and evolving clinical conditions.
• Interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, imaging studies) and integrate findings into treatment plans.

Patient and Family Education:

• Provide education to patients and their families about critical illness, treatment options, and recovery expectations.
• Foster an empathetic and supportive environment, especially when discussing end-of-life decisions and advanced directives.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and medical interventions in the hospital’s electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and accreditation standards.

Quality Improvement and Safety:

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety in the critical care unit.
• Contribute to hospital protocols, best practices, and evidence-based care guidelines.
• Identify and report safety concerns and participate in root cause analyses and action plans when needed.

Education

• Board Certified in Critical Care
• MD/DO Trained