Lead Intensivist - ICU

Position

Lead Intensivist

Department

ICU

Reports To

Medical Director

Location

T Nagar, Chennai

Experience

Post PG 3+ years

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Intensivist to provide comprehensive medical care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The candidate will be responsible for the assessment, stabilization, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of critically ill patients, while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 24/7 or roster-based critical care services to ICU patients.

Assess and manage critically ill patients with medical, surgical, infectious, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and other acute conditions.

Lead ICU rounds and formulate individualized treatment plans.

Manage mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic instability, sepsis, shock, acute kidney injury, and other critical conditions.

Perform endotracheal intubation and provide advanced airway management, including emergency airway interventions.

Coordinate with consultants, surgeons, emergency physicians, nursing teams, physiotherapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals.

Respond to medical emergencies and provide timely resuscitation and stabilization.

Communicate effectively with patients' families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment plans, and goals of care.

Ensure appropriate documentation of clinical findings, treatment plans, procedures, and patient progress.

Promote infection-control practices and patient-safety standards within the ICU.

Participate in morbidity and mortality meetings, clinical audits, teaching, training, and quality-improvement initiatives.

Follow hospital policies, clinical protocols, and applicable professional and regulatory standards.

Team Handling

Qualifications

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.

MD/DNB in General Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, or equivalent specialty.

Fellowship/DM/DNB qualification in Critical Care Medicine is Mandatory.

Valid medical registration with the relevant medical council.

Relevant experience in managing critically ill patients in an ICU setting.

Desired Skills

Strong clinical decision-making and crisis-management skills.

Proficiency in ventilator management and advanced life support.

Ability to manage complex multisystem illness.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a multidisciplinary environment.

Work Schedule

09:00 am to 05:00 pm.

On-call responsibilities as per hospital policy.

Key Performance Areas

Quality and safety of critical care delivery.

Timely assessment and management of critically ill patients.

ICU outcomes and adherence to evidence-based protocols.

Effective multidisciplinary coordination.

Accurate clinical documentation.

Participation in quality-improvement and educational activities.

Salary

Negotiable

Contact

96006 02802

Work Location

In person