Critical Care Physician

Job Description -Critical Care Physician Position Title: Critical Care Physician, Department: Critical Care / Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Reporting To: Medical Director, Location: Hosur. Position Summary The Critical Care Physician is responsible for the comprehensive management of critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes. The role involves acute clinical management, multidisciplinary coordination, effective communication with patient's families, and strict adherence to evidence-based critical care protocols. Key Responsibilities 1. Patient Care & Clinical Management Provide round-the-clock medical care to critically ill patients admitted to the ICU. Conduct comprehensive initial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and stabilization of patients presenting with life-threatening conditions. Formulate, implement, and monitor evidence-based treatment plans, including ventilatory support, hemodynamic management, renal support, and advanced monitoring. Lead and actively participate in Code Blue, rapid response, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation activities. 2. Multidisciplinary Coordination Collaborate effectively with specialists, surgeons, anesthetists, emergency physicians, and nursing teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Provide clinical supervision and guidance to residents, ICU nurses, and paramedical staff. Coordinate with laboratory, radiology, and allied departments to ensure timely diagnostics and interventions. 3. Monitoring & Procedures Perform advanced ICU procedures, including endotracheal intubation, intercostal drainage (ICD) insertion, central venous line insertion, arterial line placement, dialysis catheter insertion, pleural fluid tapping, ascitic fluid tapping, and bronchoscopy (where trained). Continuously monitor patient progress, interpret laboratory and radiological investigations, and modify treatment plans as required. Ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols, patient safety standards, and ICU best practices. 4. Communication & Documentation Communicate regularly with patients families, providing clear, compassionate, and transparent updates regarding clinical status and prognosis. Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records, including daily progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries. Participate in morbidity and mortality meetings, clinical audits, and case presentations. 5. Training, Research & Quality Assurance Mentor, train, and support junior doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and accreditation activities such as NABH/JCI. Stay updated with advances in critical care medicine and participate in research, publications, or academic activities as applicable. Qualifications & Experience Education: MBBS with MD / DNB in General Medicine, Anaesthesiology, or Emergency Medicine with Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine (FICCM). Experience: Minimum 2-5 years of post-qualification experience in Critical Care/ICU, preferably in a multispecialty hospital. Key Skills & Competencies Strong expertise in advanced critical care management and ICU procedures. Excellent clinical judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage emergencies under pressure with efficiency and composure. Strong leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary team collaboration skills. Ethical, compassionate, and patient-centered approach to care. Work Conditions ICU-based role with rotational shifts and emergency on-call duties. High-intensity clinical environment requiring sustained focus, resilience, and adaptability. Continuous interaction with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. How to Apply Interested candidates may send their updated resume to hr@malarhospitals.com For further details, please contact 8870166133 HR Manager Malar Hospital Hosur.