Critical Care Intensivist - NIGHTS
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Provides medical leadership for the Department by assisting in the planning, development and implementation of program goals and operations, as outlined in contract. Assures compliance with all Joint Commission and other regulatory agency guidelines.
Assist with the strategic plans of the organization for growth and development of the department. Attends at least 75%25 of quarterly medical staff meetings; attends any meeting as directed by medical director or his/her designee.
This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines.
Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change.
Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.
Education
M.D. or D.O. Degree. Completion of an approved residency and, if applicable, fellowship program.
Licensure: Licensed to practice in the State of Tennessee.
Certification: Board Certification or Board Eligibility in practice specialty.
Represents department as a Critical Care Intensivist physician and works to assure that the quality of care delivered is appropriate.
Establish in writing and implement measures to achieve the goals of the Product Line.
Assist in the development of strategic plans for the growth of the programs and within Pulmonary and Critical Care Services..
Participates in the monthly chart review process for the Nurse Practitioner and the annual review of nurse practitioner protocols.
Perform such other duties as reasonably requested by Erlanger or otherwise necessary to properly assist in the operations of Critical Care Services.
Assures compliance with all Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory agency guidelines.
Meets timeliness goals: In the practice providing care to outpatients, or providing care in other areas as assigned and as scheduled. When on call, arrives within appropriate amount of time.
Meets or exceeds productivity goals as defined in contract.
Attends at least 75%25 of quarterly medical staff meetings; attends any meeting as directed by medical director or his/her designee.
Key Responsibilities
Provides medical leadership for the department by assisting in program development, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. Coordinates patient care, manages patient populations, and participates in quality improvement and performance evaluation processes.
Requirements
Requires an M.D. or D.O. degree with completion of an approved residency and fellowship program. Must hold a valid medical license in the State of Tennessee and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in the practice specialty.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 41 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 88% have no call, 59% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in critical care medicine | ranked against 229 Critical Care Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $363k (middle half $275k–$588k)153 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Tennessee | 346 active | 22,472 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 88% no call · 59% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee Physician listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 6% offer loan repayment346 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Critical Care Medicine hiring demand | #12 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 35 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 76 postings, 77 closed |
| New Critical Care Medicine listings | 102 in the last 30 days | 88 the 30 days before (+16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | −4.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Critical Care Intensivist - NIGHTS at Erlanger Health System a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Critical Care Medicine — ranked against 229 active Critical Care Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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