Intensivist Job Atlanta Metro J1 Visa Waiver Eligible Critical Care Physician Opportunity
Compensation
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Job Description
Bonus Amount
TBD
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
Intensivist Job – Atlanta Metro | J1 Visa Waiver Eligible | Critical Care Physician Opportunity
We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Intensivist / Critical Care Physician to join a growing, hospital-based intensive care unit (ICU) in the Atlanta, Georgia metro area. This full-time position is J1 visa waiver eligible and is ideal for international medical graduates (IMGs) seeking a J1 sponsorship or J1 waiver job in Georgia.
- J1 Visa waiver sponsorship with experienced legal support
- Competitive salary, productivity bonus, and full benefits package
- Malpractice coverage with tail, CME allowance, health/dental/vision insurance
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance offered
- Professional development opportunities within a growing health system
Location – Atlanta Metro Area
Enjoy living in the vibrant Atlanta metro region, known for its low cost of living, top-rated schools, cultural attractions, and easy access to major airports. The area offers urban amenities with suburban comfort, making it ideal for professionals and families alike.
Responsibilities
- Full-time Intensivist position at a reputable, high-acuity hospital
- Flexible 7-on/7-off schedule or similar block schedule options
- Inpatient ICU coverage – medical and surgical intensive care
- Collaborative multispecialty team including pulmonologists, hospitalists, and advanced practice providers
- State-of-the-art ICU facilities with modern equipment and EMR
- Competitive compensation with relocation assistance and J1 visa sponsorship support
Qualifications
MD or DO Degree Required
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary & Critical Care, or Internal Medicine/Critical Care
- Eligible for Georgia medical license
- J1 visa applicants welcome – full J1 waiver support available
- New graduates and 2025 fellows encouraged to apply
Employment Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 36 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 83% have no call, 67% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $352k (middle half $275k–$588k)151 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Georgia | 568 active | 22,591 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 83% no call · 67% no weekends36 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Georgia Physician listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 8% offer loan repayment568 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 | 94 in the last 30 days | 97 the 30 days before (−3%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | −3.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$250k | $50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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Living in Riverdale
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $203k
- Typical market rent
- $1,585/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.