Critical Care Intensivist Physician

As the community’s only not-for-profit faith-based healthcare system; Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican has been guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters for more than 70 years. As the Henderson and Las Vegas communities grow, Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican facilities and its more than 3400 employees will continue the Sisters’ mission of serving people in need. St. Rose Dominican is a member of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems, a 22-state network of more than 9000 physicians, 60000 employees and 400 care centers including hospitals, urgent and occupational care imaging and surgery centers, home health and primary care clinics. 

Dignity Health Medical Group Nevada is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Critical Care Intensivist to join our dynamic Critical Care team at our San Martin Campus. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical skills, strong critical thinking abilities, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The Critical Care Intensivist will provide comprehensive medical care to critically ill patients in our Medical/Surgical ICU.  This includes the diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex medical conditions requiring intensive care.  The physician will work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team, including nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other specialists, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Clinical responsibilities include working within a critical care team model comprised of residents, pharmacists, nutritionists, PT/OT and palliative care. 
• Patient population includes critical medical, surgical, cardiovascular, thoracic, and neuro critical care patients.
• Provide comprehensive medical care to critically ill patients, including initial assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management.
• Perform procedures such as intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tubes, bronchoscopy and other critical care procedures as needed.
• Interpret diagnostic studies, including EKGs, chest x-rays, and laboratory results.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Prescribe medications and therapies appropriate for critically ill patients.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Participate in rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide education and training to medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in on-call coverage as required.

• Board certification in Critical Care Medicine is required.
• Fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine is required.
• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school required.
• Candidates will be expected to be proficient with standard intensive care procedures (advanced airway management, ACLS coverage for the hospital, central lines, dialysis lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, bronchoscopy, etc.)
• Current and unrestricted medical license in Nevada required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Critical Care Intensivist preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in the management of complex critical care cases.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care.

Benefits:

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.