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Intensivist - Ukiah, CA
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What they do
An Emergency Medicine Physician makes immediate medical decisions and acts to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department.
$264,371 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Position Overview Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Intensivist to join our growing team in beautiful Northern California. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality critical care services in a collaborative, patient-centered environment while serving a diverse community in Mendocino County. As an Intensivist, you will provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), working alongside hospitalists, specialists, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary care teams to deliver exceptional outcomes. About Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is a leading community hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, whole-person care. Located in Ukiah, California, the medical center offers a broad range of healthcare services and serves as a regional referral center for Mendocino County and surrounding communities. Ukiah offers an exceptional quality of life with easy access to Northern California's wine country, redwood forests, Pacific Coast beaches, and outdoor recreation opportunities, while remaining within driving distance of the San Francisco Bay Area. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive critical care management for ICU patients. Perform critical care consultations and procedures as clinically indicated. Collaborate closely with hospitalists, emergency physicians, surgeons, specialists, and advanced practice providers. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning. Ensure timely communication with patients, families, and referring providers. Maintain accurate and complete medical documentation. Promote evidence-based medicine and quality improvement initiatives. Participate in call coverage and scheduling as assigned. Support a culture focused on patient safety, quality outcomes, and physician engagement. Qualifications Required MD or DO from an accredited medical school. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine. Eligible for California medical licensure. Current DEA registration and controlled substance certification. Excellent communication and team collaboration skills. Preferred Fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine. Experience managing complex ICU patients.
Expertise in procedures such as:
Central venous catheter placement Arterial line placement Mechanical ventilation management Advanced airway management Bedside ultrasound Compensation & Benefits Adventist Health offers a competitive compensation package that may include: Competitive guaranteed salary with productivity incentives Sign-on bonus Relocation assistance Student loan assistance (where applicable) Medical, dental, and vision insurance Retirement savings plan with employer contribution Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage Generous paid time off and CME allowance CME reimbursement and professional development support About the
Medical Center:
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (AHUV) is part of the North Coast Network of Adventist Health, which includes two acute care facilities, three critical access medical centers and a center for behavioral health. AHUV is a faith
- based, not
- for•profit health and wellbeing organization located in the county seat of Mendocino County, operated as a 49•bed hospital with 735 associates, 167 medical staff members and 18 affiliated clinics offering both specialty and primary care services to Mendocino County and surrounding Lake County communities.
Our new emergency department operates with a physician on duty 24
- hours a day and is designated as a level IV trauma center (current in-process to expand to Level III Trauma designation).
Medical Services include Emergency Services, Family Birth Center, Inpatient Medical Care, Intensive Care Unit, Lab Services, Medical Imaging, Outpatient Laboratory, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Pharmacy, and Surgical Services. Medical Offices include Behavioral Health, Cardiology, Cancer Care, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Urology, Women's Health (OB/GYN), and Wound Care.
Community Overview:
Nestled in the Ukiah Valley, Ukiah is a mid-sized town surrounded by vineyards, pear orchards and redwood-covered hills. Ukiah's strong sense of community is clearly present in its numerous town celebrations, festivals and events, including the Ukiah Country PumpkinFest, which celebrates Ukiah's rich agricultural tradition each October. All sorts of recreational opportunities can be found at Lake Mendocino, just five miles from Ukiah, with over 100 family picnic sites, boat launching ramps, fishing, a swimming beach, hiking trails and much more. For entertainment, Ukiah boasts a number of theatrical companies. The Grace Hudson Museum makes for another entertaining diversion, featuring exhibitions of the works of artist Grace Hudson as well as local, regional and Californian Native American artists. Ukiah is located about two hours north of San Francisco and one hour from the Pacific Coast and redwood forests. Adventist Health Medical Group (AHMG) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, OR and HI), as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.