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Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine

Mayo Clinic
locationJacksonville, FL 32224, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/15/2026
Full time
Job Description

Mayo Clinic is seeking an innovative and accomplished physician leader to serve as the Chair of the Department of Critical Care Medicine at our academic medical center in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Chair will provide strategic leadership across clinical practice, research, and education, advancing Mayo Clinic's mission to deliver unparalleled patient care while shaping the future of critical care medicine. This individual will oversee the growth and evolution of a multidisciplinary department, driving excellence in outcomes, innovation, and organizational performance.

Position Highlights

The Chair of Critical Care Medicine will:

  • Develop and execute a bold vision and strategic plan to grow and innovate the department

  • Drive excellence across Mayo Clinic's three shields: Practice, Research, and Education

  • Ensure delivery of exceptional, patient-centered critical care outcomes

  • Lead recruitment, development, and retention of world-class faculty

  • Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across specialties including pulmonary, anesthesia, surgery, and subspecialty ICUs

  • Advance clinical innovation, including digital health, AI, and emerging critical care technologies

  • Strengthen the department's academic mission through scholarly activity and program development

  • Partner with institutional leadership to meet operational, financial, and growth objectives

About Mayo Clinic in Florida

Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville is undergoing significant expansion, including development of over 200 acres to create next-generation clinical and research facilities designed to integrate physical and digital care environments.

Jacksonville offers:

  • Over 20 miles of beaches and year-round outdoor lifestyle

  • A thriving, family-friendly community with strong schools

  • A growing healthcare and innovation ecosystem

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • MD or DO with board certification in Critical Care Medicine

  • Eligible for Florida medical licensure

  • Academic rank of Associate Professor or higher preferred

  • Demonstrated record of leadership in an academic medical center or large healthcare system

  • Proven ability to build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams

  • Established record of scholarly activity, research, and/or educational leadership

  • Strong commitment to mentorship and faculty development

  • Recognized as a leader and innovator in critical care medicine

  • Ability to collaborate across complex systems and build national/international partnerships

About Us

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

About the Team

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.