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Exceed Medical
Fort Worth, Texas

Cardiovascular Critical Care Physician

Critical Care MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Cardiovascular Critical Care
  • Physician - CVICU
  • Exceed Medical

Why Join Exceed Medical?

At Exceed Medical, our mission is simple: improving lives through innovation. We are redefining healthcare by delivering cutting-edge medical services, expanding access through seamless virtual care, and always putting patients at the center of everything we do.

Our vision is to lead the future of healthcare by exceeding expectations through technology, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to excellence.

We value integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture where courage and resiliency thrive—and where every team member plays a vital role in making an impact.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that prioritizes exceptional patient care, supports your growth, and believes in leading from every role.

Exceed Offers

  • Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Exceed offers a company match of up to 4% to help contribute to your retirement.

Employee Growth

Exceed values internal promotion and encourages employees to reach their career growth goals.

Exceed Training

Exceed prioritizes the development of our employees by offering a variety of workshops and training programs designed to foster their personal growth and advance their careers.

Continuing Education

Exceed offers an annual allowance towards education.

Competitive Private Practice Pay

Exceed continuously monitors market evaluations to maintain its position as a leading competitor in the industry.

Work/Life Balance

Exceed recognizes that you have a life beyond your job. We prioritize creating a balanced work schedule for our providers, enabling them to maintain a harmonious life at home as well.

Job Summary

The Cardiovascular Intensivist is a licensed and board certified/board eligible physician who independently and collaboratively works with the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to acutely ill and/or medically complex patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dedicated cardiovascular intensive care unit within a level 1 trauma center and a supported ECPR program. This position involves direct patient care, leadership in cardiovascular care protocols, and contributions to clinical education and research.

Job Requirements

Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.

Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or secure one prior to the commencement of employment and comply with current Medicare billing requirements.

Current DEA Registration is required for schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5, along with appropriate state-issued prescribing authority.

  • Board certified or board eligible in Critical Care Medicine.
  • Extensive experience or strong interest in Cardiac and Cardiothoracic ICU medicine.
  • Comfortable or willing to learn procedures such as ECMO cannulation, RP Flex Impella placement, and TEE.
  • Willingness to become independent in ECMO management and cannulation.
  • Eligible for medical licensure in Texas.
  • Valid and unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  • Strong clinical skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Professional, affable demeanor with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The Cardiovascular Intensivist provides comprehensive care to acutely ill patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The role involves leading cardiovascular care protocols and contributing to clinical education and research initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, be board certified or eligible in Critical Care Medicine, and possess a valid Texas medical license. Proficiency or willingness to learn advanced procedures such as ECMO management and TEE is required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipMultidisciplinary collaborationProtocol developmentClinical research

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 88% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
27% this job
Sign-on bonus
15%
Relocation assistance
10%
Loan repayment
5%

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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 228 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fort Worth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k
Typical market rent
$1,615/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Exceed Medical

Medical Practices
Bedford, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match
Employee Growth and Internal Promotion
Training Programs and Workshops
Continuing Education Allowance
Competitive Private Practice Pay
Work/Life Balance