Neurocritical Care Physician

Locum to Perm - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Neuro Critical Care Opportunity

Clinical RoleProvide high-level care in the Neuro ICU, managing critically ill neurological patients with a focus on ventilatory management, invasive monitoring, and acute interventions. This locum-to-perm role covers for FMLA leave and offers the potential to transition to a permanent position in a collaborative ICU team.

Start Date: ASAPEnd Date: 7/10/26Assignment Type: Locum to Perm

• Neuro ICU coverage for critically ill patients
• Average ICU census: 12-15 patients per day
• Admissions per day: 3-4
• No supervision of residents, fellows, or other healthcare providers required
• Ventilation and critical care procedures required
• Local provider preferred

• Shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Weekend coverage required

Setting: Neuro ICU

Patient Population: Adult neurocritical care

Patient Volume: 12-15 ICU patients per day

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing neurocritical care patients
• Performing invasive and non-invasive ventilation management (ETT, NT, tracheostomy, BiPAP/CPAP)
• Inserting central lines and arterial lines
• Performing bronchoscopy
• ICP evaluation and management
• Handling 3-4 admissions per shift
• Collaborating with 4 other critical care and 2 neurocritical care physicians

• Invasive ventilation: ETT, NT, Tracheostomy
• Non-invasive ventilation: BiPAP, CPAP
• Central line insertion
• Arterial line insertion
• Bronchoscopy
• ICP evaluation and management

Facility Details:

• Total Beds: 555 (avg. census 300)
• ICU Beds: 42
• Neuro ICU with collaborative critical care team

Technology:

• EMR: Epic

• Board Certified in Neurology and Critical Care - required
• Active Florida license - required
• BLS and ACLS - required
• Local provider - highly preferred

• Neuro ICU within a large hospital system
• Coverage with other neurocritical care and critical care physicians
• Independent patient management, no supervisory responsibilities

Location & Access: South Florida, with easy access to Miami and Palm BeachLifestyle & Community: Urban and coastal living with beaches, boating, and vibrant cultureAttractions: Beaches, water sports, cultural events, dining, and nightlifeQuality of Life: Warm climate, diverse community, and a variety of outdoor activities

A+ rated malpractice coverage

Weekly direct deposit

24/7 dedicated recruiter support

Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance

Open communication

Sense of urgency

Teamwork

Accountability

Driven to win

Higher consciousness