Critical Care Career

Critical Care Physician (PRN)

Plano, Texas

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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: PRN
Job Level: Experienced
Shift: Night
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-001003

Category:

Critical Care

Drive Quality and Collaboration as a PRN Nocturnist Intensivist in Plano, Texas at Texas Health Presbyterian Plano.

Join a team committed to uncompromising care and collaboration. As a PRN Nocturnist Intensivist, you'll work alongside trusted colleagues to deliver exceptional care and help shape outcomes that matter for patients and the community.

We are hiring for a Nocturnist position. A Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.

Local Team Collaboration:

At Texas Health Plano, our strong, collaborative team includes pulmonary/critical care physicians and acute care advanced practice providers with a diverse mix of ICU clinical practice time. Our team provides care to patients in the 28-bed closed ICU.
Within the hospital, we work closely with the multi-disciplinary team within the unit to collaboratively care for patients.

Qualifications:

Physicians must be Board Certified or Board Eligible standing in Critical Care medicine.
Active, non-restrictive Texas license required.
Ability to manage a high volume of complex cases, including critical interventions such as intubations, central lines, and trauma care.
Authorized to work in the U.S.

Scheduling:

Shifts are 12-hour night shifts, 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.

Living and working in Plano:

Ranked the most affluent city in the nation and home to numerous top companies, Plano features dining, shopping, and outdoor activities. It is located within 30 minutes of Dallas and 50 minutes of Fort Worth. Plano is a commutable distance to several Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, numerous music and entertainment venues, theatres, the Dallas Symphony, and much more. Texas’ motto is “Friendship”, which perfectly describes the city’s welcoming personality.

Rewards and Compensation:

Enhanced shift-based compensation.
Paid malpractice with tail coverage.

Cathy Harbert, Director, Clinical Recruitment | charbert@soundphysicians.com | (330) 418-2226

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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