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Riverside Health System
Newport News, Virginia

Pulmonary Critical Care Physician- Riverside Regional Medical Center - Riverside Medical Group - Newport News, Virginia

Critical Care MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$420k-$545k

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Job Description

As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team. Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love.

Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority. Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization. If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you.

Hiring Range: $420,000.00 – $545,000.00 Actual pay depends on specialty, experience, and performance Riverside Medical Group is seeking a full-time board-certified Intensivist to join our collaborative Critical Care team at Riverside Regional Medical Center.

Location: Newport News, Virginia Schedule: 7 shifts (12 hours each, 7 AM – 7 PM) every 4 weeks This is a full-time opportunity to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where your expertise will make a meaningful impact.

What We’re Looking For: Board Certification in Critical Care (required) MD or DO with a valid Virginia medical license (or eligibility) Current DEA registration Candidates with training in Pulmonology, Cardiology, Nephrology, or Anesthesiology are encouraged to apply Why Riverside?

For over 100 years, Riverside Health System has been a trusted name in healthcare across Coastal Virginia. Our mission—“to care for others as we would care for those we love”—guides everything we do.

We offer: A supportive, team-oriented environment Competitive compensation Opportunities for professional growth across acute, outpatient, and long-term care settings Learn more about Riverside Medical Group: For more information visit: riversideonline.com Exceptional

Benefits

Include: Safe Haven and VITAL WorkLife support programs Peer coaching and mental health resources Legal and financial consultations 24/7 support services Concierge services for work-life balance Discover Coastal Virginia Living - riversidehealthsystem.box.com Whether you’re drawn to the historic charm of Gloucester, the vibrant culture of Newport News, or the coastal energy of Hampton, you’ll find a welcoming community and a beautiful place to call home.

Newport News: Culture, Cuisine, and Coastal Beauty Experience Newport News, where every meal shared, every sunset admired, and every laugh exchanged becomes a cherished memory in the making! visitnewportnews.com Newport News With its diverse range of activities, Newport News greets visitors with stories waiting to be uncovered.

The USS Monitor Center at The Mariners’ Museum houses the remains of this famous Civil War ironclad, including its iconic turret, while the Virginia Living Museum showcases plants, animals, and habitats native to the state.

Delve into Newport News’ rich African American heritage – from museums and businesses to artwork and historic sites – each telling stories of resilience and creativity. Explore the city's vibrant culinary scene, where every dish tells a tale of our favorite local flavors.

In Newport News, every meal shared, every sunset admired, and every laugh exchanged becomes a cherished memory in the making Why People Love Virginia - planetware.com Riverside Health Established in 1915, Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated health network dedicated to serving the communities of Eastern Virginia.

Riverside’s network of services includes acute care, Riverside Medical Group, lifelong health, academic residency programs and fellowships and community benefit initiatives.

Facilities include four acute-care hospitals with a Level II Trauma Center and NICU, as well as a mental health and recovery hospital with a dedicated psychiatric emergency department.

Additional facilities include a physical rehabilitation hospital, and a critical illness recovery hospital operated in partnership with Select Medical. Riverside is currently expanding its footprint with the construction of Riverside Smithfield Hospital, opening in early 2026.

Riverside Medical Group is one of Virginia’s largest and most diverse multispecialty group practices composed of more than 800 physicians and advanced practice providers in locations throughout the region.

Specialties and services include primary care, internal and family medicine, urgent care, imaging and diagnostics, cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics and sports medicine, women’s health and more.

Riverside Lifelong Health encompasses three active senior living communities, four lifelong health and rehabilitation facilities, The Martha W. Goodson Center and At Home services consisting of ChooseHome, in-home private care, home health, palliative care and hospice care.

Riverside’s network of care also includes two medical wellness and fitness centers, comprehensive physical therapy services, the Riverside Foundation and the Riverside College of Health Sciences.

For more information on Riverside Health, visit riversideonline.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram and YouTube.

Eastern Virginia The area offers a variety of local attractions, including Virginia’s Historic Triangle (Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown), the Virginia Beach oceanfront and the Shenandoah Valley, all within driving distance.

You can experience all four seasons, the mountains, the ocean and are only a few hours from our nation’s capital. There are options for rural and urban living, local public schools are some of the best in Virginia and the area is family-friendly, with attractions like Busch Gardens and Water Country USA close by.

At a Glance Five acute care hospitals (Riverside Smithfield Hospital opens January 2026) Three specialty hospitals: Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center, Long-term Acute Care in partnership with Select Medical and Rehabilitation in partnership with Select Medical A coverage area of 8,000 square miles in eastern Virginia More than 9,500 team members More than 800 clinical providers Over 110 Riverside Medical Group offices M.D. Express Urgent Care Three Active Senior Living Communities Four Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation locations At Home Services – ChooseHome, In-Home Private Care, Home Health, Palliative Care and Hospice Care The Martha W. Goodson Center Physical Therapy and Medical Wellness & Fitness Centers Awards The Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade A – Riverside Regional Medical Center, Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition – Riverside Health Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in the U.S. – Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital 2025 Becker’s Healthcare Nation’s Top Medical Training Facilities – Riverside Simulation Training Lab 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes List – Patriots Colony at Williamsburg, Sanders and Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Smithfield 2024 Newsweek 150 Best Spine Surgeons in the U.S. – Dean Borissov Kostov, M.D. & William H. McAllister IV, M.D. 2024 List of Great Community Hospitals – Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Certified Age-Friendly Hospital – Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.

Unfortunately, job scams are on the rise across the country, and we want to help you feel confident in knowing what is — and is not — part of our hiring process. Learn more about how to recognize a legitimate Riverside job opportunity and what to do if you suspect a scam by visiting this site.

Key Responsibilities

Join a collaborative Critical Care team to provide high-quality care for patients at Riverside Regional Medical Center. The role involves managing critically ill patients within a mission-driven healthcare environment.

Requirements

Must be a board-certified Intensivist with an MD or DO and a valid Virginia medical license or eligibility. Current DEA registration is required, and training in Pulmonology, Cardiology, Nephrology, or Anesthesiology is encouraged.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Critical Care MedicineIntensivist CarePatient Care

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 90% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$483k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $477k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Critical Care Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 222 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Newport News

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k≈ 0.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,605/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Riverside Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Newport News, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Safe Haven and VITAL WorkLife support programs
Peer coaching and mental health resources
Legal and financial consultations
24/7 support services
Concierge services for work-life balance
Competitive compensation
Professional growth opportunities