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Critical Care/Trauma Physician

Medicus Healthcare Solutions Recruiter listing · Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
District of Columbia Full-time Critical Care Physician

At a glance

Critical Care Physician role posted by Medicus Healthcare Solutions, a recruiter. District of Columbia · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $425,865–$539,250 across the United States.

Estimated pay

Medicus Healthcare Solutions has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$425,865 – $539,250
What the middle half of critical care physician roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 6 postings that stated pay, median $441,375. Last updated Oct 12, 2026.
RoleCritical Care Physician
LocationDistrict of Columbia
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 4, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief

physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.

What you'll do

  • Provide critical care in a closed, 20-bed ICU with attending physicians and APPs
  • Perform central lines, thoracentesis, paracentesis and lumbar punctures
  • Handle intubations, arterial lines and pig tail placement
  • Use Cerner to document patient care

What you bring

  • You are board-certified or board-eligible
  • You can perform central lines, thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar punctures, intubations, arterial lines and pig tail placement

Who this fits

This full-time role is based in Washington, D.C., in a Level III trauma setting. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 12-hour shifts, 7 on/7 off, with no call requirement.

From the recruiter

Optimum is proud to partner with a hospital in Washington, D.C., that has an opening for a skilled Critical Care Physician to join their team full-time.

Join a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment in the nation's capital while working alongside a collaborative team.

Position Overview:

  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 12-hour shifts, 7 on/7 off
  • Call Requirement: None
  • Setting: Closed ICU, 20 beds
  • Trauma Designation: Level III
  • Required Procedures: Central line insertion, thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, intubations (anes available 24/7), arterial line insertion, pig tail placement
  • ICU Team: Attendings, APPs
  • EMR: Cerner
  • Must be board-certified or board-eligible

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical malpractice insurance

Please apply if you are interested in learning more about this position.

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