Physician – Critical Care (Intensivists) in California

Job Details:

Are you a Critical Care physician searching for your next locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in California might be the perfect fit for you!

Opportunity Highlights

  • Schedule: 12-hour shifts; Day Shift 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM / Night Shift 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM. Target start date September 1st (hospital will assist with emergency privileges).
  • Job Setting: Hospital 
  • Types of Cases: Mixed ICU patient population including Med/Surg, Neuro, CV, and Cardio. Average daily census: 12 patients per provider on day shift, 15-20 on night shift. Average admissions per shift: 3 on days, 3-5 on nights. Required procedures include ECMO, as well as standard critical care procedures (central lines, intubations, vents). Provider required to respond to codes. Physician-only coverage model; no APPs.
  • Credentialing: Estimated credentialing timeframe: 3 weeks to 2 months. Providers with closed malpractice cases will not be accepted.

Minimum Requirements

  • Board Certified/Board Eligible: Board Eligible accepted.
  • Certifications: Flu vaccine required for the 2025-2026 season; TB test required from within the past year.
  • Licensure: IMLC/Compact State License accepted.

About VISTA Staffing

A ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Award winner, VISTA has 30 years of experience optimizing continuity of care for hospitals, medical practices and government agencies across the US. A leading provider of short-term US locum tenens and permanent physician search services, VISTA partners healthcare providers with facilities who need them most, providing an effective strategy for lessening the impact of the global provider shortage. Our VISTA team goes above and beyond to make healthcare providers feel valued in the job search process and are committed to elevating careers to new heights.

For more information, visit https://www.vistastaff.com.

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VISTA Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.