Critical Care Noctensivist

many Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain.

It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

42

Diagnose, manage, and treatment of all patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Providing expert management of life-threatening conditions, coordinating multidisciplinary care and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes. The role involves direct patient care, teaching, participating in quality improvement activities and collaboration with specialists and staff across disciplines.

• Must be licensed by the Louisiana State board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine.
• Board Certified in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine is preferred
• Current BLS and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to:
  Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check-off (ALS required by specialty only)
• Proven expertise in ICU procedures and critical care management
• Patient care and procedural skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a team based setting

• Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
• Lifting at least 20 pounds is required.
• Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
• Physical Effort required:
  Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values.

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home.

St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.