Critical Care Career
Critical Care Physician (Intensivist)
Visalia, California
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: New Grads; Experienced
- Shift: Day; Night
- Travel: No
Critical Care Physician (Intensivist)
Visalia, California
Job ID:
JOB-001365
Category:
Critical Care
Transform patient care and community as a Critical Care Physician in Visalia, CA
Our mission in Visalia is to provide “better” in every sense —better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the community we serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.
We are hiring for one full-time Intensivist at Kaweah Health, a community-based teaching hospital that sits at the gateway to the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Our central location, affordable housing, and access to outdoors makes Kaweah ideal for those interested in hiking, biking, and all things outdoors due to the year-round temperate weather.
Local Team Collaboration:
- Join our ICU team of 10 physicians and 4 APP’s at Kaweah Health.
- Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team within the unit to collaboratively deliver exceptional patient care, leveraging a diverse mix of clinical practice expertise.
Qualifications:
- We are seeking board-certified or board-eligible critical care physicians (MD or DO) who are committed to excellence in clinical service, are forward-thinking, demonstrate problem-solving abilities necessary in the ICU, and demonstrate the ability to work as a team member and perform all technical skills in the critical care setting.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
- Full-time physicians work an average of 14 shifts per month. Mostly day shifts with some nights.
- 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide critical care in the ICU, focusing on medical, surgical, and cardiovascular patients.
- We provide care in a 21 bed MICU, 20 bed CVICU, and 42 bed ICCU. During the day we have 1 MD in the MICU, 1 MD in the CVICU, with 1 MD, 1 APP, and tele-ICU MD coverage in the ICCU. We also have a day APP who floats between MICU and CVICU.
- We are a teaching hospital with Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, Family Medicine, and Surgery residency programs. There are EM residents & a transitional year resident in the MICU.
- Utilize Cerner, the hospital’s internal informatics platform to ensure efficient and accurate patient care documentation.
Living and Working in Visalia:
- Our location is the gateway to the Sierra Mountain Range. We are about an hour from Kings Canyon, Yosemite, and Sierra National Forrest. Year-round Mediterranean climate with access to excellent hiking and outdoor activities. Overall low cost of living and exceptional schools makes for an excellent place to call home.
- Several team members commute from Fresno/Clovis, a larger community, about 50 minutes north of Visalia.
- Central Location: Fresno/Clovis/Visalia is a 3-hour drive to Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo.
- Median home price in Fresno is $375k, $497k in Clovis, & $369k in Visalia.
- Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we’re focused on the people of Visalia and nearby areas. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Annual clinical compensation is $520,000 based on 14 shifts per month.
- 1099 position.
- Commencement Bonus.
- Paid malpractice, including tail coverage.
Ben Housley, Clinical Recruiter | (615) 483-1809 | bhousley@soundphysicians.com
Our values in action
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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.
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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.
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Accountability:
You lead with clarity and conviction—owning your role in shaping ICU strategy, mentoring teams, and driving performance across complex care environments.
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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
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Practicing
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Single-site Leadership
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Multi-site Leadership
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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.
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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.
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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
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“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
Rewards
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)
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Short & Long-Term Disability
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401K with company match
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Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)
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CME Reimbursement
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Physician Mental Health Counseling
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Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support
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