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Part Time Intensivist (Nocturnist)

Richmond, 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: Part Time
  • Job Level: New Grads; Experienced
  • Shift: Night
  • Travel: No

Part Time Intensivist (Nocturnist)

Richmond, Virginia

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Job ID:

JOB-000650

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Critical Care

Bring Better to the Bedside as an Intensivist in Richmond, Virginia at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital

Join a team committed to uncompromising care and collaboration. As an 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 care during nighttime hours.

Local Team Collaboration:

  • Become part of a cohesive and long-standing Intensivist team at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital
  • 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 critical care medicine fellowship in the United States
  • Documented ECMO experience
  • Authorized to work in the United States

Scheduling:

  • 12-hour night shifts in the Cardiovascular ICU
  • Minimum of 5-7 night shifts per month

Key Responsibilities:

  • Your focus will be on patients in the 16-bed Cardiovascular ICU and backup to the 20-bed medical/surgical/neuro ICU
  • We work in EPIC, with access to our own internal informatics platform

Living and Working in Richmond:

  • Richmond is one of the country’s fastest-growing communities and offers residents the convenience and culture of a metropolitan lifestyle as well as endless recreational options. 
  • Richmond is home to many unique cultural centers that offer something special for everyone. Outdoor concerts and festivals, a children’s museum, art galleries, golf courses, craft breweries, wine bars, and endless shopping choices are dotted throughout the region. Foodies are drawn to Richmond for the diverse and artistically designed restaurants that are spread throughout the city and outlying communities. Simply put, Richmond has it all!

Rewards and Compensation:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits based on shifts worked
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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

  • Steve Matchett, MD

    “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

  • Sergio Zanotti, MD, FCCM

    “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

  • Hesham Hessaballa, MD

    “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

  • Rebecca Doebelee, MD

    “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

Rewards

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)

  • Short & Long-Term Disability

  • 401K with company match

  • Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)

  • CME Reimbursement

  • Physician Mental Health Counseling

  • Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support

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