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Equum Medical · 3 months ago

Intensivist - Critical Care Physician

New Jersey

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Equum Medical is focused on innovative telehealth solutions while valuing the importance of bedside care. They are seeking a full-time Intensivist to provide direct patient care in a community hospital, managing critically ill patients in the ICU and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

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Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Board Certified in Critical CareActive NJ medical licenseValid DEA certificationCritical care experiencePatient communicationPatient educationTeam collaboration