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Description
Are you looking for a Critical Care position where your expertise is truly valued? Do you want to work in a hospital where other departments actively seek out your input? Do you want to focus on real critical care medicine without juggling incoming ER cases at the same time? And wouldn’t it be nice to end your shift knowing another Criticalist is there to take over seamlessly?
If you’re nodding along, we think you might love it here at VERG Brooklyn. You’d be joining four fantastic Criticalists — kind, collaborative, supportive people who genuinely enjoy working together.
Why Criticalists Love Working at VERG
VERG is a busy, well-established emergency and specialty hospital right in the heart of Brooklyn. Our Critical Care service sits at the center of the hospital, working closely with an incredible group of specialists across Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Radiology, Cardiology, and more.
We receive referrals from more than 400 local practices, so your caseload will stay interesting, varied, and clinically fulfilling. Your skillset will be used! Our large critical care team means that you will be supported. Plus, our thriving internship program means you’ll have plenty of opportunities to teach, mentor, and help shape the next generation of specialists.
What really sets us apart, though, is our culture:
-People listen to each other
-Collaboration is real, not just a buzzword
-Learning and medical growth are important to everyone here
-We have regularly scheduled hospital-wide M&M and Journal Club, as well as service-specific Journal Club rounds.
-And we have a team that likes coming to work.
A Supportive, Healthy Workplace
We believe Criticalists thrive when they’re supported both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer:
-A schedule built around work–life balance
-Smooth case transitions between Criticalists, so you can actually leave at the end of your shift
-An on-site Veterinary Social Worker who helps support the well-being of our whole team
-A community that respects your expertise and genuinely enjoys working together
This is a place where you can do great medicine while still taking care of yourself.
A Hospital Built for Advanced Medicine
Our 12,500-square-foot facility is modern, well-equipped, and designed to make your life easier. We have:
-Siemens 1.5T MRI
-Toshiba Aquilon 128-slice CT
-Multiple ultrasound units (ER, ICU, abdominal, cardiac, anesthesia)
-GE OEC 9800 C-arm
-A full suite of endoscopic equipment
-Individual surgical suites
-A large ICU with a ventilator, multiple Snyder units, and telemetry
-Separate canine, feline, and isolation wards
-A fenced rooftop dog-walking area with K9 grass
Life in Brooklyn — Let’s Be Honest, It’s Amazing
Working at VERG means getting to live in one of the most vibrant, culturally rich places in the world. We're located in the Gowanus/Park Slope area — a neighborhood packed with great food, parks, coffee shops, and character.
Just minutes from the hospital, you’ll find:
-Prospect Park
-Brooklyn Botanic Garden
-Brooklyn Bridge & Brooklyn Bridge Park
-Barclays Center
-Brooklyn Academy of Music
-And of course, all the energy and culture of Manhattan
Whether you’re into museums, concerts, food, green spaces, or exploring new neighborhoods, Brooklyn has something for everyone.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a generous and competitive package, including:
-Competitive salary + potential bonus
-Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
-401(k) with company match
-Relocation assistance
-Paid parental leave
-Licensing and professional fees
-Generous CE allowance + CE time off
-PTO + holiday pay
You’ll also have significant opportunities for growth and leadership within our expanding hospital.
You're Also Joining the EVG Specialty Network
Being part of EVG means you’ll have the support, resources, and collaborative opportunities of a larger specialty network — while still enjoying the close-knit feeling of our individual hospital. It’s truly the best of both worlds.
Ready to join us? We can’t wait to meet you.