A full-time Critical Care/Trauma Physician position at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA, providing intensive care services in a 34-bed ICU with strong APP and specialty backup support. The role involves a block schedule with day and night shifts, performing procedures such as central line placement, ventilator management, and intubations. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, CME allowance, and J1 visa sponsorship in a collaborative hospital environment.
Intensivist Full-Time Critical Care Opportunity with APP Support & Block Schedule
Location: Rapides Regional Medical Center Alexandria, LA
Employer: Inhospital Physicians
Position Overview:
Rapides Regional Medical Center, a 300-bed acute care facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, is seeking a full-time Critical Care Intensivist to join our established ICU team. This position offers a block schedule, strong APP support, and full subspecialty backup in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Employed by Inhospital Physicians, the role includes competitive compensation, full benefits, and J1 visa sponsorship .
Position Highlights:
Hospital: Rapides Regional Medical Center (part of HCA Healthcare)
ICU Beds: 34-bed medical/surgical ICU
Schedule: Block scheduling with rotating day and night shifts
Coverage Model:
Day: 2 Intensivists + APP support
Night: 1 Intensivist + APP
Required Procedures:
Central/arterial line placement
Ventilator management
Intubations
EMR: Meditech with voice dictation
Collaborative Environment: Close coordination with hospitalists and full specialty support including pulmonology, cardiology, surgery, and more
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive base salary with productivity incentives
Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401k with match, malpractice with tail
CME allowance and paid time off
Sign-on and relocation bonuses available
J1 visa sponsorship supported
About Rapides Regional Medical Center:
Located in the heart of Alexandria, Rapides Regional is a 300-bed regional referral center , known for high-quality care, strong physician collaboration, and advanced medical services. The hospital features modern ICU facilities, full-time intensivist staffing, and a supportive leadership team.
Why Live in Alexandria, Louisiana?
Affordability: Cost of living is 18% below the national average
Community: Friendly, family-oriented with a population of 47,000 (metro 155,000)
Recreation: Boating, hiking, and fishing at Kisatchie National Forest and nearby lakes
Attractions: Alexandria Zoo, museums, local festivals, and farmers markets
Access: Regional airport with direct flights to Dallas and Houston; 2 3 hour drive to Baton Rouge and New Orleans
Qualifications:
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine
Proficient in ICU-level procedures
Eligible for Louisiana medical license
Apply today to learn more or share your CV for immediate consideration.
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Critical Care, Intensivist, ICU Physician, Trauma Physician, Ventilator Management, Central Line Placement, Intubation, Hospitalist Collaboration, Block Schedule, J1 Visa Sponsorship