Critical Care Career

Intensivist

Long Beach, California

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Expertise. Leadership. Lifesaving Impact.

In critical care, clinical leadership and precision are paramount. Our physician teams—comprised of board-certified intensivists—deliver high-acuity care through both on-site and Tele-ICU programs, ensuring timely, evidence-based interventions for the most vulnerable patients. We lead with humility, collaboration, and a relentless commitment to excellence.

As the largest Critical Care organization in the U.S., we bring 25+ years of experience, 500+ intensivists, and a presence in 60+ ICUs across 19 states. Our physicians manage diverse ICU environments—medical, surgical, cardiac, neuro—and are united by a shared purpose: to elevate care through multidisciplinary teamwork and clinical innovation.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: New Grads; Experienced
Shift: Day
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000036

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Critical Care

Transform patient care and community as a Critical Care Physician in Long Beach, CA!

Our mission in Long Beach is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center is a 420-bed non-profit teaching hospital that has been recognized as a major regional provider of medical and surgical services by US News and World Report.
Intensivists will rotate through both Med/Surg ICU and CVICU (depending on need).
15-bed CVICU (non-teaching service)
32-bed Med/Surg ICU, which is the teaching service with Internal Medicine residents and Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellows
EMR: Cerner with Dragon for dictation

Qualifications:

Board-certified or board-eligible critical care physicians (MD or DO).
A commitment to excellence in clinical service, with strong problem-solving abilities essential for the ICU setting.
Active California medical license preferred.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule. One week of days and one week of nights per month.

Key Responsibilities:

This is an ideal environment for someone wanting to care for the full spectrum of critically ill patients.
Opportunity to teach residents and fellows at the bedside.

Living and Working in Long Beach:

Long Beach is a beautiful, vibrant beachfront community located ½ hour from Los Angeles. Numerous unique dining and shopping destinations are mixed with eclectic neighborhoods, arts and culture, history, family-friendly activities, and endless sports and recreation opportunities in this urban waterfront playground. Enjoy a live performance at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, home to the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra, or enjoy a fun family day at the Long Beach Aquarium. Catalina Island, Disneyland, and Universal Studios Hollywood are all a short car drive away.

Compensation:

Annual income of $471,850.

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Our values in action

Uncompromising Care:

You deliver life-saving care in the most critical moments. We support you with systems that honor your clinical judgment and amplify your impact—because in the ICU, excellence isn’t optional.
Collaboration:

You’re part of a deeply connected team of intensivists who value shared decision-making, mutual respect, and the power of multidisciplinary partnerships to drive better outcomes.
Accountability:

You lead with clarity and conviction—owning your role in shaping ICU strategy, mentoring teams, and driving performance across complex care environments.
Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring calm leadership and innovative thinking to high-stakes situations, balancing clinical precision with compassion for patients, families, and colleagues.

Career Path

Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership

Practicing :
Start your journey as a practicing clinician, focused on delivering exceptional patient care while building foundational leadership skills. This stage prepares you for future opportunities to lead and influence.
Single-site Leadership :
Step into leadership at the practice level as an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director. In these roles, you’ll guide clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure operational and clinical excellence at a single site.
Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by overseeing multiple practices as a System Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, or Regional Chief Medical Officer. These roles involve strategic leadership, mentoring physician leaders, and driving performance across a region.

Hear from our team

“When you have best-in-class care in the ICU, surgeons, specialists, and primary care providers trust their patients will be in good hands. Our leaders understand the ICU is a critical gateway to a successful hospital, and we focus on bringing the best care in support of your hospital’s mission and goals.”

Steve Matchett, MD
CEO, Critical Care
“High-performing ICU teams use intensivist-led multidisciplinary rounds and team meetings to collaborate with the medical staff and measure the metrics that support favorable patient outcomes. We do this without exception, and we achieve exceptional results.”

Sergio Zanotti, MD, FCCM
Chief Medical Officer, Critical Care
“This isn’t just a job; it’s a career in a supportive, high‑performance environment that puts clinicians and patients first.”

Hesham Hessaballa, MD
Regional Medical Director
“Local clinical leadership matters. We tailor each ICU program to the site’s needs and physician mix, with national resources behind us.”

Rebecca Doebelee, MD
Regional Medical Director