Pulmonary Critical Care Intensivist Physician

Why Join Us

Carondelet Health Network has served Southern Arizona for over 135 years, building a reputation for compassionate, high-quality care across one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems.

As an employed intensivist, you'll practice across two nationally recognized hospitals — St. Joseph's and St. Mary's — both distinguished for excellence in stroke, cardiac, and pulmonary care.

This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a closed ICU environment with the institutional support and resources to back you up. If you're looking for a role where mission-driven medicine meets a truly exceptional quality of life, Tucson is calling.

Position Highlights

• Specialty: Critical Care Medicine (Intensivist)
• Setting: Employed, full-time position based at St. Joseph's Hospital (42 ICU beds) and St. Mary's Hospital (40 ICU beds), Tucson, AZ
• Practice Model: Closed ICU
• Schedule: Shift-based block scheduling — 7 on / 7 off
• Team Support: Dedicated RN and administrative support staff
• Procedures: Airway management, central and arterial line placement, dialysis catheters, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and percutaneous tracheostomy
• Teaching: Optional opportunity to teach internal medicine residents
• Bonus: Spanish language skills a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• CME and professional expense reimbursement
• Long-term disability coverage
• Dedicated RN and administrative support
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Board eligible or board certified in Critical Care Medicine or Pulmonary/Critical Care
• Solid procedural skill foundation in airway management, central and arterial line placement, dialysis catheters, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and percutaneous tracheostomy
• Licensed in Arizona or eligible to obtain Arizona licensure

Why Tucson

Tucson delivers an exceptional quality of life at a cost that's hard to match — wide-open spaces, a low cost of living, and a warm, welcoming community make it easy to put down roots.

The city's year-round mild climate opens the door to endless outdoor pursuits, from hiking Saguaro National Park to cycling the Santa Cruz River Trail. A vibrant arts scene, rich cultural heritage, and a calendar full of festivals give the city an energy that surprises most newcomers.

With top-rated schools, world-class medical infrastructure, and a tight-knit professional community, Tucson is a place where your career and your life can both thrive.

Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high-quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. Join our team!