Staff Intensivist

NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATION

Employer:       Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195

Title:                Staff Intensivist

Worksites:       Cleveland Clinic Main Campus (9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44195)

Duties:               The Staff Intensivist at the Cleveland Clinic working within the Critical Care Center and the Anesthesiology Department, Division of Surgical Critical Care is responsible for providing clinical care to the Clinic’s diverse patient population, including routine medical and surgical patients, as well as abdominal organ transplants, heart and lung transplants, and ventricular assist devices. He or she works within a critical care team model comprised of residents, fellows, acute care nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, administering direct care to hospitalized patients and examining, diagnosing, and treating critically ill patients in the medical, surgical, and cardiac intensive care units. The Staff Intensivist is responsible for the quality of care provided to ICU patients. Additional duties include: assisting in the development of practice standards for ICU staff and directing, and coordinating, activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, etc.; supervising patient care personnel; acting as a resource for consultation to other physicians as needed; participating in educational activities for Medical, Nursing, and public audiences; participating in quality assessment and improvement activities, including, but not limited to Electronic Medical Record, patient/customer satisfaction survey scores, and other organizational and System targets; assuring continuity of care through adequate scheduling and tracking of return visits, completion of treatment plans, and follow-up of chronic problems, abnormal tests, and "no-shows"; providing appropriate patient education including clear explanation of treatment, the use and side effects of prescribed medications, health maintenance, and the use of appropriate educational handouts or other written instructions; providing an accounting of services rendered and accurate, specific diagnosis codes for each patient by completing appropriate billing/reimbursement documentation; identifying opportunities to improve processes, reports, or systems that take advantage or cost savings, employee satisfaction, and/or customer satisfaction while promoting and practicing economical and effective healthcare; and preparing government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals and preparing official health documents or records. The Staff Intensivist performs these duties independently and exercises critical thinking skills and decisive judgment with minimal supervision. Weekday and weekend phone call responsibilities and periodic weekend hours as needed.

Requirements: At minimum, the position requires an MD, DO, or foreign equivalent as determined by a credentials evaluation or as evidenced by an ECFMG certificate; completion of a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine or Cardiovascular Critical Care Medicine; and eligibility for medical licensure in Ohio.

Salary:             Commensurate with qualifications and experience $497,025-$537,000 per year)

Contact:           Katie Bee, beek@ccf.org

This notice is posted as a result of the filing of an application for permanent alien labor certification for the position of Staff Intensivist. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the Certifying Officer of the Department of Labor, pursuant to 20 C.F.R. § 656.10(d). The address for the appropriate Certifying Officer is:

U.S. Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
Office of Foreign Labor Certification
200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N– 5311
Washington, DC 20210

Cleveland Clinic's vision is to become the best place for care and the best place to work in healthcare. We are committed to providing a safe, stable, and financially fulfilling work environment. Cleveland Clinic is ambitiously investing in growth. Being a physician-led organization means doing what is best for the patients, every day. 

Cleveland Clinic is one of the world's largest and busiest health centers. Patients come to Cleveland Clinic from all over the world. We offer advanced treatment for all illnesses and disorders of the body.

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center that's recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Cleveland Clinic integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 80,642 employees worldwide are more than 5,743 salaried physicians and researchers, and 20,166 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,690-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, more than 270 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2025, there were 15.9 million total outpatient visits, 343,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 336,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries. 

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Cleveland is part of Northeast Ohio which is composed of six metropolitan areas. Each of them provides affordable real estate, excellent schools, safe communities as well as an abundance of outdoor activities. Find out here how great it is to live in Cleveland!

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The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

The salary range displayed in this job posting reflects the anticipated salary range for new physicians hired into full-time (100% FTE) positions. This range is generally aligned with or below the 50th percentile of nationally recognized compensation benchmarks by specialty. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined in accordance with fair market value, considering factors such as professional experience, clinical expertise, board certification, work history, and FTE. This stated range excludes the value of Cleveland Clinic’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, and other offerings.