Physician - Critical Care Intensivist/Nocturnist

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Critical Care Intensivist/Nocturnist at Ascension a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Critical Care Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Critical Care Medicine position at Ascension is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

This position is based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Critical Care, Intensivist, Nocturnist, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Skills, Discharge Planning, Case Management Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing medical services to patients in an assigned area, requiring evaluation and treatment using appropriate diagnostic skills. Responsibilities also include coordinating discharge planning with case management and participating in efforts to improve cost-effectiveness and qual...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.