<p>Medical City McKinney — a 311-bed, Magnet-recognized Level II Trauma Center in McKinney, TX — is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Intensivist to lead its growing Pulmonary/Critical Care program. The position offers structured block scheduling with 12-hour day shifts, an hourly rate plus RVU incentive model, and the clinical depth of a nationally recognized acute care hospital backed by HCA Healthcare's 185-hospital network. McKinney sits 30 miles north of Dallas, combining rapid suburban growth with a genuinely livable, small-town character.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly base rate plus RVU incentive compensation — a dual-track model that rewards both availability and productivity</li> <li>Block scheduling designed to protect quality of life outside the hospital</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including CME allowance</li> <li>Access to the full resources of a large national health system, including clinical support infrastructure and career development pathways</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Leadership role within a growing Pulmonary/Critical Care team at a high-acuity regional referral center</li> <li>12-hour day shifts (7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.) with block scheduling</li> <li>311-bed acute care hospital with Level II Trauma Center designation</li> <li>Primary Stroke Center and Stroke Rehabilitation Center on the same campus</li> <li>Collin County's leading inpatient behavioral health provider for over a decade — broad, complex patient population</li> <li>Magnet-recognized nursing staff, supporting a high-functioning critical care environment</li> <li>Part of Medical City Healthcare, one of North Texas' largest and most comprehensive healthcare networks</li> <li>HCA Healthcare affiliation provides access to system-wide clinical protocols, data resources, and subspecialty consultation across 185 hospitals</li> </ul>
<h3>Awards and Accreditations</h3> <ul> <li>Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade — A</li> <li>Magnet recognition for nursing excellence</li> <li>Healthgrades America's 250 Best Hospitals Award — 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025</li> <li>Healthgrades America's Best Specialty Excellence Awards for Surgical Care, Joint Replacement, and Orthopedic Surgery — 2025</li> <li>The Joint Commission Certifications: Total Hip and Knee Replacement, Hip Fracture, Stroke Rehabilitation, and Chest Pain</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Critical Care Medicine; Pulmonary/Critical Care background strongly aligned with program needs</li> <li>Completion of an accredited fellowship in Critical Care Medicine or Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Clinical comfort managing the full spectrum of ICU acuity at a Level II Trauma and comprehensive acute care center</li> <li>Leadership orientation — this is a program-building role within a growing team</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>McKinney is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, yet it retains a distinctly small-town character — tree-lined streets, a charming historic downtown, diverse residential neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community set it apart from the broader Dallas-Fort Worth sprawl. Located just 30 miles north of downtown Dallas, residents enjoy outstanding public schools, a robust local business environment, and easy access to the full cultural, dining, and entertainment offerings of the Metroplex whenever they want them.</p>