Critical Care Career

Critical Care Physician

San Jose, 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: Experienced
Shift: Night
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000313

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Critical Care

Transform patient care and community as a Nocturnist Critical Care Physician in San Jose, CA!

Our mission in San Jose 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.

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.

This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a high acuity ICU, caring for a variety of complex cardiac and neuro patients.

Local Team Collaboration:

Regional Medical Center San Jose is a Level II Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center with thrombectomy capabilities, and STEMI receiving center. Our campus was renovated in 2015 and offers a comprehensive array of inpatient and outpatient services, including excellent neurosciences and neuro-interventional radiology programs and world-class trauma, stroke, and cardiac services
High acuity, 24-bed, mixed ICU with a variety of complex pathologies (all ICU patients except trauma)
We see bread and butter med/surg ICU patients as well as cardiovascular and neurosurgery.
2 Intensivists 7ap-7p & 1 Intensivist 7p-7a
EMR: EPIC
Our ICU Medical Director is also Chief of the Medical Staff

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.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

Block schedule with 10-night shifts per month

Key Responsibilities:

This is an ideal environment for someone wanting to care for the full spectrum of critically ill patients.
Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and problem-solving skills

Living and Working in San Jose:

The warm and sunny community of San Jose is the third most populous city in California. The warm climate allows residents to enjoy unlimited outdoor entertainment, recreational, cultural and educational opportunities. Outside of being the capital of Silicon Valley, San Jose is an incredibly diverse city with easy access to sandy beaches, beautiful hiking trails and national parks, as well as an easy BART ride to San Francisco.

Compensation:

Competitive hourly compensation: income $410,400 at 120 nights annually

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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