Job Description

Critical Care Physician

Redding, California

ICU-only practice | 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off | 12-hour day shifts | Northern California lifestyle

Shasta Regional Medical Center is seeking a Critical Care Physician to join its hospital-owned multi-specialty medical group in Redding, California. This opportunity offers a dedicated inpatient ICU practice, strong hospital support, and an attractive 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off schedule that allows physicians to maintain excellent work-life balance.

The incoming physician will focus entirely on inpatient critical care management, working collaboratively with hospital specialists and ICU support staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

Position Highlights

• Hospital-owned multi-specialty medical group employment (W-2 or 1099 independent contractor option)

• ICU-only practice — no outpatient responsibilities

• 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off schedule

• 12-hour day shifts

• Average daily ICU census: ~7 patients

• Visa sponsorship available (J-1, H-1B, O-1)

• Replacement position within established ICU program

Practice Overview

Shasta Regional Medical Center serves the Northern California region with a full range of medical and surgical specialties. The hospital maintains a collaborative ICU environment supported by specialists and hospital resources to ensure comprehensive care for critically ill patients.

The incoming physician will join a supportive clinical environment focused on delivering high-quality ICU care with predictable scheduling and manageable patient volume.

What You'll Do

• Provide inpatient ICU management and critical care services

• Manage approximately 7 ICU patients per day

• Perform critical care procedures based on physician credentials

• Collaborate with hospital specialists and multidisciplinary ICU teams

• Deliver high-quality patient-centered critical care

Schedule

Full-Time

• 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off schedule

• 12-hour day shifts

Call

• No additional call responsibilities

Weekend Coverage

• Included during scheduled ICU rotation

What We're Looking For

• MD or DO with Critical Care training or experience

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Critical Care or Pulmonary/Critical Care preferred

• Strong clinical judgment and collaborative approach to patient care

• Visa sponsorship available

Compensation

• Base salary: $550,000 – $600,000 annually (depending on experience and FMV)

• Productivity bonus (flexible structure)

• Sign-on bonus available

• Relocation assistance available

• Health insurance: self-funded EPO (HMO) at no cost to provider

• 401(k) retirement plan

• CME allowance

• Malpractice insurance coverage

About Prime Healthcare

Prime Healthcare is an award-winning, physician-founded health system established in 2001 by cardiologist Dr. Prem Reddy and headquartered in Ontario, California. The organization operates 54 hospitals across 15 states and more than 360 outpatient locations, with nearly 60,000 employees and affiliated physicians delivering care to millions of patients annually.

Nationally recognized for clinical excellence and patient safety, Prime Healthcare is committed to strengthening community hospitals and expanding access to high-quality care across the United States. Twenty-one hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity

Living in Redding, California

Redding offers an exceptional Northern California lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty. Physicians enjoy year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, boating, and mountain biking, along with a welcoming community atmosphere.

The region provides affordable housing, minimal traffic, and access to destinations such as Shasta Lake, Mount Shasta, and Lassen National Park, making it ideal for work-life balance.

Interested in Learning More?

We welcome confidential conversations with Critical Care Physicians interested in exploring this opportunity and learning more about joining the Shasta Regional Medical Center medical group