Intensivists are physicians who specialize in caring for patients with life-threatening illnesses and complex medical needs, typically in an intensive care unit (ICU). They coordinate urgent treatment, monitor patients closely, and work with multidisciplinary teams to guide decisions during critical stages of care. Explore intensivist jobs on Ladders, where you can discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Intensivists assess and manage critically ill patients, oversee treatment plans, and respond to sudden changes in a patient’s condition. Depending on the setting and specialty, their work may include supporting breathing and circulation, interpreting diagnostic results, coordinating procedures, and communicating with patients’ families. They collaborate with nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, surgeons, and other physicians to deliver coordinated care.
Intensivists work in hospital ICUs and specialized units, including medical, surgical, cardiac, neurologic, and pediatric intensive care. Some positions are based in academic medical centers, community hospitals, or health systems with multiple facilities. Responsibilities and schedules vary by employer, unit, patient population, and on-call requirements.
Most intensivist roles require a medical degree, completion of residency training in a relevant specialty, and fellowship training in critical care medicine or a related subspecialty. Physicians must hold an active medical license for the state where they practice; board certification or eligibility may also be required. Specific qualifications depend on the role, patient population, and employer.
Browse intensivist openings and compare role requirements, clinical settings, and compensation details. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced physicians identify opportunities aligned with their training and career goals. Review each listing for current salary information, schedule expectations, and application requirements.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Hospice
$90K - $110K *
Support seriously ill patients by providing compassionate hospice and palliative care. Collaborate with a dedicated team to align treatments with patient goals, ensuring quality experiences in various...
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Nurse Practitioner (NP) Hospice
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate care for seriously ill patients. As a nurse practitioner, you'll collaborate with clinicians to deliver palliative and hospice services, ensurin...
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$100K - $120K *
Take ownership of comprehensive family practice services, providing quality medical care across diverse patient needs while collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure exceptional health outcomes an...
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Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider
$114K - $120K *
Transform patient care by providing specialized palliative services in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, focusing on pain management, psychosocial support, and advance care planning for nurs...
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$180K - $220K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the lives of Veterans through compassionate, patient-centered care. This role involves delivering comprehensive geriatric services, collaborating with interdi...
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Anesthesiologist - heart of Washington, D.C.
$500K+*
Unlock your potential in a dynamic, collaborative environment, managing complex cases across multiple specialties. Join a skilled team dedicated to excellence in patient care and professional growth...
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Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Therapy
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Transform patient care by evaluating and treating individuals of all ages. Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and adjust treatment plans, ensuring optimal outcomes and education for patients...
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Transform patient care by conducting clinical evaluations and coordinating admissions. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure effective resource utilization and support for patients in a behavior...
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Trauma and Acute Care Advanced Practice Provider
$135K - $155K *
Unlock potential by providing critical care to acutely ill patients. Collaborate with a dedicated provider team to deliver the highest quality and safest patient care in multiple critical care units...
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Hospitalist Physician Assistant (Days/Swing Shift)
$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with us while delivering exceptional patient care in a dynamic team environment. Join a dedicated group of healthcare professionals and enhance your skills in a collaborative atmosphe...
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$140K - $150K *
Lead advanced clinical care for patients with neurological conditions, collaborating with neurologists to conduct evaluations, manage treatment plans, and provide patient education in an outpatient se...
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Neurology Nurse Practitioner-ICU Neuro Rotation
$156K - $177K *
Advance your career by providing expert neurological care in a flexible, round-and-go ICU setting. Collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team while managing a manageable patient census, ensuring hig...
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Nurse Practitioner (NP) Hospice
$95K - $115K *
Empower patients through compassionate care as a Hospice Nurse Practitioner, delivering palliative services in collaboration with physicians. Engage closely with families to support their health care...
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$250K - $500K+*
Join us in transforming pediatric care by providing exceptional clinical services, engaging in research, and educating future medical professionals. Your expertise will enhance patient outcomes and ad...
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Clinical Affairs Specialist Acute Care (IABP)
$100K - $125K *
Elevate clinical education and support for the IABP product portfolio, collaborating with sales teams to enhance customer engagement and ensure effective product utilization through training and strat...
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Clinical Practice Specialist Registered Nurse Educator ICU Full-time Days
$80K - $95K *
Champion quality clinical practice and professional development by leading educational initiatives, enhancing safety, and driving evidence-based improvements in a collaborative healthcare environment...
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Neurology PA/ARNP Hospitalist - Stroke
$95K - $115K *
Transform patient care by providing expert medical management in a dynamic inpatient setting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive stroke care, ensuring optimal outcomes t...
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Clinical Specialist/Nurse Clinician-Education (PCU/ICU)-FT Days-BHIP
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing workforce education and public health readiness. Oversee compliance, conduct training, and strengthen community preparedness initiatives while supporting orga...
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Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care
$90K - $110K *
Champion exceptional patient care by evaluating high-risk individuals, coordinating interdisciplinary care plans, and enhancing outcomes through collaboration in diverse settings, including telehealth...
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Nurse Practitioner - Oil & Gas
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to deliver essential healthcare services in diverse environments, focusing on non-emergency and occupational health. You'll assess, treat, and support clients while ensuring clinic...
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Advanced Practice Practitioner (NP/PA)
$95K - $115K *
Join us to deliver exceptional patient care through in-home and telehealth visits. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex conditions and enhance health outcomes while embodying our...
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Advanced Clinical Pharmacist NICU
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of pediatric pharmaceutical care by leading antimicrobial stewardship, ensuring optimal medication use, and providing expert education in NICU and PICU settings while advancing interd...
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Empower your career through a transformative fellowship, gaining leadership skills and management experience while collaborating with senior executives to impact healthcare delivery and specialty prac...
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Innovate in patient care by joining a collaborative team focused on hospital-wide initiatives, ensuring quality service delivery and support that prioritizes patient outcomes and teamwork within a dyn...
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Cardiology Interventional Advanced Practice Provider
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What is an intensivist?
An intensivist is a physician who specializes in caring for critically ill patients, usually in an intensive care unit. Intensivists manage complex conditions and coordinate treatment with a multidisciplinary care team.
What qualifications are needed for intensivist jobs?
Most positions require a medical degree, residency training in a relevant specialty, and fellowship training in critical care medicine or a related field. An active state medical license is required, and employers may ask for board certification or eligibility.
Where do intensivists work?
Intensivists primarily work in hospital intensive care units, including medical, surgical, cardiac, neurologic, or pediatric ICUs. They may work at community hospitals, academic medical centers, or larger health systems.
How much do intensivist jobs pay?
Compensation varies based on factors such as location, experience, subspecialty, employer, and schedule. Ladders features vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.
What should I look for when comparing intensivist jobs?
Consider the patient population, ICU type, clinical responsibilities, call schedule, staffing model, credentialing requirements, location, and compensation. Review each job listing for details specific to the position.