A Critical Care physician opportunity is open in Glendale, Arizona — a dynamic Phoenix-area market where a leading national physician practice is seeking intensivists to join its critical care team. This role offers the flexibility of employee or independent contractor (1099) status, making it an attractive fit for clinicians who want to structure their engagement on their own terms. The position is backed by a robust national clinical network, dedicated mentorship infrastructure, and access to professional development resources that are rarely available in independent or smaller group settings.
Perks and Benefits
- Excellent compensation with the choice of W-2 employee or 1099 independent contractor status
- Paid professional liability insurance coverage
- Access to CME resources and educational tools through a dedicated physician institute
- Mentorship and clinical support from a national network of critical care and multi-specialty medicine experts
- Leadership development programming including Leadership Education and Development (LEAD), Coach Development Academy, and the National Medical Leadership Conference (NMLC)
- Diversity and inclusion programs integrated into the professional development framework
Practice Highlights
- Critical care practice based in Glendale, AZ — part of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area
- Affiliation with one of the largest and most established physician group practices in the United States
- Access to a national peer network of intensivists and subspecialists for clinical collaboration and consultation
- Professional development infrastructure supporting ongoing clinical and leadership growth
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Critical Care Medicine (through ABIM, ABS, or ABEM pathway)
- Completion of an accredited Critical Care Medicine fellowship
- Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Arizona
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of medical and surgical ICU acuity in a community or academic-affiliated setting
About the Community
Glendale is a thriving city in the West Valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area, offering a high quality of life with year-round sunshine, a low cost of living relative to other major Sun Belt metros, and easy access to professional sports, world-class dining, and outdoor recreation across the Sonoran Desert. The region's rapid growth, strong school systems, and proximity to Scottsdale, Tempe, and downtown Phoenix make it a compelling destination for physicians relocating with families or establishing long-term roots in the Southwest.