Internal Medicine Critical Care Job in Tucson, Arizona
ICU Opportunity - Tucson, AZ
Company:Community Health Systems
Profession/Specialty:Internal Medicine Critical Care
Location:Tucson, Arizona, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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- Full-time, inpatient-only ICU position
- 14 twelve-hour shifts per month (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
- Flexible block scheduling available
- 35-bed ICU
- Cerner EMR system
- Physician-led supervision of advanced practice providers (APPs)
- Estimated credentialing timeline: ~90 days (temporary privileges may be available)
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in one of the following:
- Internal Medicine / Emergency Medicine + Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine + Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
- Must be comfortable managing a high-acuity ICU environment
- H1B visa support available for physicians already counted in the cap
- J-1 visa waivers not accepted
- Ventilator management
- Non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
- Chest tube insertion
- Bronchoscopy
- Central and arterial line placement
- Dialysis catheter insertion
- Intracranial pressure (ICP) evaluation and management
- Hemodynamic management (volume status and blood pressure)
- Lumbar puncture
- Paracentesis
- Thoracentesis
- Highly competitive salary
- W-2 full-time employment (1099 considered)
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Student loan repayment and/or commencement/tenure bonus
- Relocation assistance
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.
Apply today.
Send your CV and letter of interest to Barry Edsell at barry_edsell@chs.net or reach out directly with any questions at 615-660-2043
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About Northwest Medical Center
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON - Your Place to Shine!
Northwest Healthcare is the largest hospital system in Southern Arizona with an integrated healthcare network. It has expanded its services and footprint throughout Tucson and surrounding areas. With four hospitals (300-bed Northwest Medical Center, 146-bed Oro Valley Hospital, 18-bed Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita, and 145-bed Northwest Medical Center Houghton), Northwest Healthcare has positioned themselves strategically to become the healthcare service leader for Southern Arizona residents. In addition to the four hospitals, Northwest Healthcare also operates two freestanding emergency departments, two ambulatory surgery centers, three large provider groups (primary care, specialty care, and cardiology), and three urgent care centers.
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- https://www.busytourist.com/things-to-do-places-to-visit-arizona/
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