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How much do weekend intensivist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend intensivist in Iowa is $356,275.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $347,500.00 and $375,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend intensivist?

Weekend Intensivists are physicians, typically specializing in critical care or intensive care medicine, who provide care to critically ill patients during weekends. Their primary responsibility is to manage patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) during hours when regular weekday intensivists may not be present. This role helps ensure continuity of high-level care for ICU patients throughout the weekend, addressing any emergencies and making important medical decisions. Weekend intensivists often work in shifts and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend intensivist?

To thrive as a Weekend Intensivist, you need board certification in critical care medicine, strong clinical judgment, and expertise in managing critically ill patients. Familiarity with advanced life support systems, ventilators, electronic medical records, and possibly certifications like ACLS are typically required. Excellent communication, decisive leadership, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential soft skills. These competencies are crucial for ensuring optimal patient outcomes and effective care delivery during high-stress weekend shifts when resources may be limited.

What are some unique challenges faced by a weekend intensivist compared to a weekday intensivist?

Weekend Intensivists often encounter higher patient acuity and reduced staffing levels, which can make decision-making more demanding and require a greater degree of autonomy. Collaboration with on-call specialists and support staff is crucial, as resources may be less readily available than during the week. Additionally, Weekend Intensivists play a key role in maintaining continuity of care by effectively communicating patient status and plans to the weekday teams, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal patient outcomes.

What is the difference between Weekend Intensivist vs Hospitalist?

AspectWeekend IntensivistHospitalist
CredentialsMD/DO, ICU certification, board-certified in critical careMD/DO, general internal medicine or family medicine certification
Work EnvironmentIntensive care units, critical care settingsInpatient hospital wards, general medical units
Employer & IndustryHospitals, ICU services, critical care teamsHospitals, inpatient care teams, general medicine services

Weekend Intensivists focus on providing critical care in ICU settings during weekends, requiring specialized critical care certifications. Hospitalists manage general inpatient care across hospital wards, often working full weekdays. Both roles are essential in hospital medicine but differ in scope, environment, and certification requirements.

What are the most commonly searched types of Intensivist jobs in Iowa?

The most popular types of Intensivist jobs in Iowa are:

What cities in Iowa are hiring for Weekend Intensivist jobs?

Cities in Iowa with the most Weekend Intensivist job openings:

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Physician-Tele-Critical Care Intensivist

Iowa City, IA • On-site

US Department of Veterans Affairs
Public Administration • 10K+ employees

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Tele-Critical Care Intensivist Duties

Tele-Critical Care Intensivist Duties:

  • Providing state-of-the-art evidence-based critical care clinical management for all patients in Tele-Critical Care equipped beds or utilizing Tele-Critical Care equipped mobile carts within facilities affiliated with the Tele-Critical Care Program.
  • Working in the Tele-Critical Care center with sufficient frequency to maintain full fluency with the software, equipment, technical issues, primary site staffing models and patterns of utilization of the Tele-Critical Care program and to sustain familiarity with the primary site teaching programs and familiarity with the full cohort of Tele-Critical Care and bedside physicians and nurses (a minimum of 2 12 hours shifts monthly).
  • Interacting with bedside hospital-based physicians and nurse managers to facilitate professional relationships
  • Fostering professional relationships with academic faculty and trainees at all sites served.
  • Assisting the Tele-Critical Care Physician Director and Associate Physician Director(s) in building a positive working relationship with academic program directors to ensure Tele-Critical Care program adherence with ACGME requirements while maintaining optimal utilization of the Tele-Critical Care resource, as well as patient safety and quality in the management of critically ill patients across the system.
  • Developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with department, Medical Center, VISN, national and other personnel, and outside agencies.
  • Completing and maintaining all training and proficiency requirements.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: Variable - Days/Nights/Weekends

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