Intensivist jobs in California

Too few open intensivist jobs in California post an hourly rate for a typical posted range yet. BLS measured a median of not published for emergency medicine physicians in California (May 2025), against $161.32 nationally. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for physicians.

Bakersfield (3), Emeryville (1), Fontana (1), Gilroy (1) and Long Beach (1). A job open in several towns counts in each.

By open jobs on this board: Vituity (7), Alameda Health System (1) and MemorialCare (1). In all, 6 employers have intensivist jobs open in California.

12 intensivist jobs are open in California today at 6 employers on this board, about 2.7 for every 1,000 intensivists employed there (BLS counts 4,420, May 2025). Across the US, BLS projects employment of emergency medicine physicians to grow 3.2% over 2025-2035. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for physicians.

3 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Primary Care Physician- Dana Point, CA at MemorialCare (MemorialCare Medical Group (MCMG) has an immediate opening for a full-time Primary Care physician at our...); Primary Care Physician- Long Beach, CA at MemorialCare (MemorialCare Medical Group (MCMG) has an immediate opening for a full-time Primary care physician (IM...); AP/CP Pathologist - Bakersfield - Bakersfield, CA at Yosemite Pathology Medical Group (...AP/CP Pathologists to support our growing practice, with immediate openings in Bakersfield and...).

7 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Physician at Wellpath (...to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you...); Physician (MD/DO) - PRN at Wellpath (...to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you...); Physician (MD/DO) - Weekends Sat & Sun - Adult Only Primary Care at Wellpath (...to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you...). Every such job in California.

44 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Speech and Language Pathologist - Special Education at ABA Therapy Partners (Bilingual: Spanish. ...and Speech-Language Pathology Specialist Credential. Skills: Bilingual (Spanish) or...); Neurologist at AltaMed Health Services (Bilingual: Spanish, Mandarin. ...systems required; Electronic Medical Records experience preferred....); Site Medical Director at AltaMed Health Services (Bilingual: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese. ...for inclusion under AltaMed’s malpractice insurance coverage....). Every such job in California.

47 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Medical Director at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (up to $3,500 sign-on bonus); Physician Medical Director at Concentra ($50,000 sign-on bonus); Physician Urgent Care Medical Director at Concentra (up to $100,000 sign-on bonus). Every such job in California.

2 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: OB/GYN Hospitalist at Pediatrix Medical Group (Magnet. ...premier destination for maternity care Why Rose Medical Center? Magnet® recognition, reflecting...); Physician - Neuroanesthesiology - Up to $150K Sign On Bonus! - John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek at Vituity (Magnet. ...trauma, vascular, endo, and IR. John Muir Health’s Hospitals are Magnet-designated. The...).

2 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Physician, Adult Medicine at Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center (Represented by SEIU. ...hour ($234,561.60 – $297,148.80 annually), plus a a signing bonus! This position is...); Physician, Family Medicine at Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center (Represented by SEIU. ...hour ($234,561.60 – $297,148.80 annually), plus a a signing bonus! This position is...).

341 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Medical Director at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (...401(k) or 457(b) retirement plan; and malpractice and tail coverage Relocation reimbursement of up to...); Comprehensive Ophthalmologist - Monterey, CA at American Vision Partners (...Roth 401(k) retirement options with company match. Commencement & relocation assistance available....); Cornea Surgeon - Monterey, CA at American Vision Partners (...Roth 401(k) retirement options with company match. Commencement & relocation assistance available....). Every such job in California.

Medical school, a residency (internal medicine, anesthesiology, emergency medicine or surgery), then a critical care fellowship. Medical licensing exam: USMLE (State medical board; exam by FSMB and NBME; mD graduates pass it for a state medical license, required in every state), Medical licensing exam: COMLEX-USA (State medical board; exam by NBOME; dO graduates pass it for a state medical license), DEA registration (US Drug Enforcement Administration; needed to prescribe controlled substances), Board certification in critical care medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine; most employers ask for it, or for board eligibility) and Osteopathic board certification (for DOs) (American Osteopathic Association; the DO route to board certification). Where a license is state-issued, it comes from California's own board, unless a multistate compact covers it.

Of the employers hiring intensivists in California, the hospitals Medicare rates highest (Jul 2026): Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills (MemorialCare, 4 of 5, 77% said nurses always communicated well), Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley (MemorialCare, 4 of 5, 74% said nurses always communicated well), Alameda Hospital in Alameda (Alameda Health System, 4 of 5, 69% said nurses always communicated well) and Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center in Long Beach (MemorialCare, 2 of 5, 75% said nurses always communicated well); California's rated hospitals average 3.1 stars. Every California hospital hiring here, by rating. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.

Of the employers hiring intensivists in California, in Medicare's survey of patients' families: Memorialcare Hospice and Palliative Services in Laguna Hills (MemorialCare, 82% said the team always communicated well, 3 stars); California's middle hospice: 80%. Hospices hiring now by Medicare's family survey. Families' ratings of the care, not employees' of the jobs.

By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service from Jan 2024 to Sep 2026: Alameda Health System, Service Employees International Union/United Healthcare Workers West 2005 at Alameda, CA (260 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Dec 2025); Alameda Health System, International Longshoremens & Warehouse Union 6 at Alameda, CA (50 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Dec 2024); Alameda Health System, International Union Of Operating Engineers 39 at Oakland, CA (20 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Oct 2024). A union's unit may not include every job; ask the recruiter whether a job is in one. Healthcare union contracts.

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