Academic Cardiothoracic ICU Intensivist

UT Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Medical School, part of The University of Texas at Austin, seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Critical Care Physician to join the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery in the CVSICU, delivering postoperative care to adult patients.

The successful candidate will work with top-tier faculty in a state-of-the-art environment, participate in academic pursuits, teaching, research, and quality improvement, and enjoy Austin's vibrant university city lifestyle.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board certified or eligible in critical care medicine.
• Fellowship training in critical care medicine.
• Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical license prior to start date.
• Experience managing complex cardiovascular ICU patients.
• Strong procedural skills and clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care to critically ill cardiovascular and thoracic surgical patients in the CVSICU.
• Collaborate closely with surgical and critical care teams in a multidisciplinary, team-based model.
• Participate in bedside teaching, simulation, and didactics for medical students, residents, and advanced practice providers.
• Engage in research and scholarly activity (clinical, translational, health services, or basic science).
• Contribute to departmental governance, academic programming, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

MD/DO

Fellowship in Critical Care

Job description

Dell Medical School, part of The University of Texas at Austin, seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Critical Care Physician to join the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery in the CVSICU, delivering postoperative care to adult patients.

The successful candidate will work with top-tier faculty in a state-of-the-art environment, participate in academic pursuits, teaching, research, and quality improvement, and enjoy Austin's vibrant university city lifestyle.