Critical Care Career

Intensivist (Part Time)

Saint Helena, 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: Part Time; PRN
Job Level: Experienced
Shift: Day; Night
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000657

Date posted:

04/01/2026

Category:

Critical Care

Transform patient care and the community as a Part-Time Critical Care Physician in the beautiful Napa Valley!

Our mission in St Helena 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:

We have a part-time position with our Intensivist team at Adventist Health St Helena Hospital Napa Valley, working 3-5 shifts per month (housing provided)
Join this 151-bed state-of-the-art community hospital and regional referral center with a full range of cardiovascular services at St Helena Hospital.
The strength of the CV program includes interventional vascular stenting, TAVR, and ECMO.
There is a 12-bed ICU. Our ICU is unique in that we are a small community hospital in the Napa Valley; however, since we are a referral center, our acuity is high.
75% of admissions are transfers to St Helena from a helicopter or an ambulance. St Helena has at least one open-heart surgery per day, often two, based on Monday to Friday surgeries.
Phenomenal leadership and team culture. Our ICU Medical Director also serves as the Chief Medical Officer of the hospital.

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.
An active California medical license is preferred.
Experience managing complex cardiac patients is preferred.

Scheduling:

Block schedule.
There is one intensivist in-house during the day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. That same intensivist takes night call from home from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. Housing is provided on the hospital campus.

Key Responsibilities:

Your focus will be providing care to patients in the 12-bed ICU (medical/surgical with heavy cardiac populations)
Ability to perform all technical skills in the critical care setting.
Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Living and Working in St Helena:

Located within easy reach of the Pacific Coast, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and San Francisco, Napa Valley is an engaging community that celebrates the finest in wine country hospitality, culinary adventures, arts, health, and wellness – all at your fingertips. Lazy days are spent walking the vineyards or biking the hills. A game of bocce or an al fresco meal can be an everyday occasion at numerous Michelin-starred restaurants. If Napa isn’t your speed, live in San Francisco or Sacramento and commute to St Helena, as housing is provided!
Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we focus on the people of St Helena and Napa Valley. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.

Rewards and Compensation:

Competitive hourly compensation: $3,850 per shift (role is 3-5 shifts per month).
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Housing provided.

Ben Housley, Clinical Recruiter | bhousley@soundphysicians.com | (615) 483-1809

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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