Critical Care Career

ICU Program Medical Director

Santa Monica, 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: Medical Director
Shift: Day; Night; Swing
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000408

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Critical Care

Bring Better to the Bedside as an ICU Program Medical Director in Santa Monica, CA at Providence St. John's Health Center

Our mission in Santa Monica 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:

Providence St John’s is a 266-bed state-of-the-art community hospital, comprehensive stroke center, and designated STEMI receiving center. We have a full range of cardiovascular services and are home to the John Wayne Cancer Institute. We have excellent collaboration with the CT Surgery and Neuroscience group.
23-bed closed ICU that sees all types of critically ill patients including medical, surgical, neuro, and cardiovascular. High acuity, high complexity, patient population.
ADC is between 4-10 patients per Intensivist per day.
The ICU has a lot of advanced circular support (VA/VV ECMO, impella 5.5).
We have surgical oncology fellows who occasionally round in the ICU. We also have Critical Care fellows from UCR do rotations with us.
EMR: EPIC

Qualifications:

Board-certified or board-eligible critical care physicians (MD or DO)
Must have a minimum of 5 years of post-fellowship critical care experience with prior ICU leadership experience
A commitment to excellence in clinical service, with strong problem-solving abilities essential for the ICU setting
Active California medical license

Scheduling:

12 clinical shifts per month plus 2-3 administrative days per month.
We collaborate to manage the schedule as equitably as possible, ensuring intensivists achieve an outstanding work/family life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

This is an ideal environment for someone wanting to care for the full spectrum of critically ill patients.
Opportunity to lead a cohesive Intensivist team and make a positive impact in the ICU and community

Living and Working in Santa Monica:

Santa Monica is a beautiful coastal city that sits in West Los Angeles County. Residents enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year, as well as access to excellent school systems, both public and private. Santa Monica is also known as a cyclist-friendly town, so it’s easy to get around and experience the haven of shops, restaurants, attractions like the Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade, and more. Santa Monica is also recognized as one of the most environmentally forward-thinking cities in the world.

Compensation and Rewards:

Competitive compensation: $215 per hour + $70,000 leadership stipend

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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