Critical Care Career

Intensivist

Petersburg, Virginia

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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-000649

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Critical Care

Bring Better to the Bedside as an Intensivist in Petersburg, Virginia at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Petersburg, Virginia — better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

We take pride in our well-established team at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center
Work alongside an experienced team of board-certified Critical Care physicians and experienced Critical Care APPs to care for the sickest patients

Qualifications:

Board-certified/eligible in critical care medicine
Successful completion of a critical care medicine fellowship in the United States
Authorized to work in the United States

Scheduling:

12-hour day shifts with rotating back-up call to experienced nocturnist APP
Average of 15 shifts per month as part of the intensivist team using a modified block schedule
No nights

Key Responsibilities:

Your focus will be on patients in the 28-bed ICU (medical/surgical/cardiac)
You will lead daily multi-disciplinary rounds as part of the larger Critical Care team
We work in EPIC, with access to our own internal informatics platform

Living and Working in Petersburg:

Petersburg is a growing community located just 30 minutes south of Richmond, offering rich history, easy access to Washington, DC, the gorgeous beaches of Virginia, and Colonial Williamsburg, all within a few hours.
Our team puts patients first and offers opportunities for career development while encouraging meaningful involvement in the local community.

Rewards and Compensation:

Competitive compensation and benefits based on shifts worked
Commencement bonus and relocation available

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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