Key Responsibilities
· Provide comprehensive management of critically ill patients in a closed ICU setting
· Serve as the attending physician of record for ICU patients
· Perform and oversee critical care procedures (e.g., intubations, central and arterial line placement)
· Lead interdisciplinary rounds and coordinate patient-centered care plans
· Collaborate with hospitalists, specialists, nursing, respiratory therapy, and support staff
· Ensure accurate, timely documentation and adherence to coding and billing standards
· Participate in quality improvement initiatives and system-wide clinical protocols
· Support onboarding and mentorship of new providers within the program
Schedule & Coverage
· 15 shifts per month, including a mix of days, nights, and weekends
· Closed ICU model with dedicated intensivist coverage
· Team-based scheduling approach designed to promote work-life balance
Qualifications
· Board Certified or Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine
· Eligible for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania
· Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence and team-based care
· Strong procedural and critical thinking skills in high-acuity settings
What We Offer
· Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
· Retirement plan with employer contribution
· Supportive, collegial work environment across a growing health system
· Opportunities for leadership, program development, and quality initiatives
· A mission-driven organization committed to improving the health of the communities we serve
About Independence Health System
Independence Health System is a regional health system dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care across southwestern Pennsylvania. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and community engagement, the system continues to expand access to advanced care close to home.
Independence Health System offers patients nationally recognized quality care in cardiology, orthopedics, palliative care, and maternity as well as a broad range of surgical, medical, emergency, and behavioral health services, and an extensive network of primary care physicians. With five hospitals, nearly 1,000 healthcare providers and more than 7,000 employees, Independence Health System serves a 10-county region and is the largest employer in Butler and Westmoreland counties.
Identified locally as a Healthiest Employer in Western Pennsylvania since 2011, Excela Health is ranked among the nation’s Healthiest 100 Workplaces, and recognized as a Community Health Champion by the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania.
