Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Critical Care

Position Overview

A leading healthcare system in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Locum Tenens Critical Care Physician (MD/DO) to provide high‑acuity inpatient care within a busy ICU setting. This assignment offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to support a well‑established critical care team in one of the nation’s largest medical hubs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care management for ICU patients, including ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and complex medical decision‑making.
• Perform ICU procedures such as central lines, arterial lines, intubations, chest tubes, and bedside ultrasound (depending on facility requirements).
• Conduct daily rounds, admissions, consults, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
• Collaborate closely with hospitalists, surgeons, cardiologists, nephrologists, and nursing staff.
• Interpret diagnostic tests, imaging, and laboratory results to guide treatment plans.
• Participate in rapid response and code situations as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to hospital protocols and regulatory standards.

Assignment Details

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (6:30p-6:30a), specific dates
• Setting: 2x 20-bed medical and surgical ICUs
• Patient Census: 17-18 per unit per night
• Support Staff: APPs
• EMR: Epic
• Board certification required
• Paid travel & expenses

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification or board eligibility in Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary/Critical Care, or Anesthesiology Critical Care
• Active Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Current DEA registration
• Strong procedural and critical‑care management skills
• Ability to work independently in a high‑acuity environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities