Critical Care - Intensivist - Physician

Transform patient care and the community as a Critical Care Physician in Austin, TX!

Our mission in Austin is to provide better in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.

We are seeking an experienced Intensivist who has a skillset managing VV/VA ECMO patients to join our team at St David’s and Heart Hospital of Austin. Phenomenal people to work with, day shifts only, in downtown Austin!

Local Team Collaboration:

• St David’s Medical Center is a comprehensive stroke center and referral center for neurosurgery and neurovascular. We have a 24-bed med/surg ICU with a 16 bed Neurocritical Care Unit.
• We have excellent relationships with consulting services like IR, Neurology, Anesthesia, and Cardiology.
• VV ECMO program
• St. David’s Medical Center was also recognized by Healthgrades in March 2025 among America's 100 Best Hospitals for critical care based on 16 of the most common specialty care areas. Recipient hospitals represent the top 2% of hospitals for each specialty.
• Heart Hospital of Austin is a Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital by IMB Waston Health that has a 14 bed CVICU. Advanced Heart Failure Program with growing VA ECMO service.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified or board-eligible critical care physicians (MD or DO).
• Active Texas license preferred
• A commitment to excellence in clinical service, with strong problem-solving abilities essential for the ICU setting.
• Experience working with advanced heart failure patients, VA/VV ECMO, and LVAD. Preferably 2-3 years of practicing experience as a BC Intensivist.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

• Day shifts only with minimal call from home when working at Heart Hospital. 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• We care for medical, surgical, neuro, and cardiac ICU patients. We see diverse cases and high acuity, an ideal environment for those looking to care for all types of critically ill patients.

Living and Working in Austin:

• Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World, offers countless venues, local bands, and major festivals like Austin City Limits—a twoweekend fall event with top headliners and emerging acts—and South by Southwest. Its vibrant culinary scene ranges from BBQ and food trucks to fine dining. Outdoor options abound, from spending the day on Town Lake to cooling off at Barton Springs, a springfed natural pool. With a thriving job market and excellent schools, Austin is an exceptional place for families.
• HEB Central Market is right across the street from our hospital – best grocery in Texas!

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly based compensation.

Ben Housley, Clinical Recruiter | |