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Nocturnist Intensivist
Mohawk Valley Health System
Utica, NY, USA
USD 400k-550k / year
Posted on Aug 8, 2025
Job Summary
Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is seeking a Noctunist Intensivist Physician to join our critical care team. This full-time, hospital-employed position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care to critically ill patients during overnight hours. The Nocturnist Intensivist will oversee ICU admissions, manage acute care issues for existing patients, and collaborate with the Integrated Acute Care team to ensure comprehensive evidence-based care. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible with a NYS License. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to patients in the ICU during the night shift
- Evaluate, admit, and stabilize critically ill patients
- Collaborate with day intensivist team for seamless hand-offs and continuity of care
- Work closely with hospitalists, surgeons, emergency medicine, and other departments
- 373 Acute Care Beds
- Open ICU with 42 beds, Intensivist cover 22-30 beds with the rest reserved for Stroke, Trauma and CT patients
- Large, spacious ICU rooms designed to accommodate bedside procedures
- Average of 12-16 patients per shift
- Accredited HeartCARE Center
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Accredited Cancer Center
Education/Experience Requirements
REQUIRED:
- Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and successful completion of a residency and internship.
- Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
- Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
- Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
- Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
REQUIRED:
- Current NYS Certification/Licensure
- Federal DEA Certification
- Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty, Medical Specialty License or Certification if applicable
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 95403
Department MG - SPEC - PULMONARY/CRITICAL
Shift Nights
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 1
Work Schedule PHYSICIAN
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $400,000-$550,000