Open Rank Academic Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist

UT Health Science Center at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is recruiting an Open Rank Academic Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist to deliver anesthetic care for complex cardiac procedures at University Hospital. The role combines clinical service with teaching, research, and program development opportunities.

The candidate should be fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesia or equivalent, with expertise in TEE and CPB management, and be prepared to participate in scholarly activities and mentorship within a collaborative, academic

Qualifications

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent required.
• Fellowship in cardiac anesthesia or equivalent experience preferred.
• Texas medical license or eligibility; board certification in Anesthesiology.
• MOCA/ABMS credentialing as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekday/weekend call coverage for cardiothoracic cases (approx. 6 per month).
• Oversee care provided by Residents.
• Provide resident/student training in clinical setting.
• Engage in didactic lectures, simulations, or workshops as requested.
• Participate in administrative/committee service opportunities.
• Mentor residents (1–2 per year).
• Pursue scholarly activity to stay updated on cardiac anesthesiology.
• Maintain case volume and credentials in TEE and CPB.
• Collaborate with health-care teams for optimal patient care during surgery.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance division performance.

Skills

Cardiac anesthesia

TEE proficiency

Teaching/education

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

ABMS/Boards in Anesthesiology

Texas medical license or eligibility

Job description

UT Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Open Rank Academic Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist

The Department of Anesthesiology, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking a cardiac anesthesia fellowship-trained (or equivalent) anesthesiologist for a faculty position to provide anesthetic care and consultation at University Hospital. The candidate will have opportunity to staff cardiac surgical procedures to include: valve repair/replacement, coronary artery bypass (on/off pump), left-ventricular assist devices, and aortic root/arch repair, lung (including transplantation), and structural interventional cardiology (including TAVR, mitral/tricuspid clips). Strength in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and management of cardiopulmonary bypass (CBP) is required.
This role combines clinical and teaching responsibilities, fostering the next generation of anesthesiologists while advancing the field through innovative practice improvement. With demonstrated contributions to administrative service, leadership, education, and research, opportunities for expanded roles within the anesthesia department include involvement in program development and mentoring/administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekday/weekend call coverage in keeping with the standard for the Department to maintain coverage of Cardiothoracic specialty cases, usually no more than 6 per month
• Oversee patient care provided by Residents.
• Provide resident/student training in clinical setting.
• Participation in didactic lectures, simulation training, and/or workshop opportunities is available upon request.
• Participation in administrative/committee service opportunities is encouraged.
• Provide mentorship to residents, customarily 1 or 2 residents per year.
• Pursue scholarly activity sufficient to stay abreast of new technology and medical advancements in cardiac anesthesiology.
• Maintain case volume and certification for continued credentials in TEE and CPB.
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals to promote optimal and collegial patient care during cardiothoracic surgery.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance of the division and perioperative outcomes.

Qualifications

• MD, DO or Foreign Equivalent
• 4 8 months of Anesthesiology Residency Training or
• 12 months of Preliminary Residency Training and 36 months of Anesthesiology Residency Training
• 1 2 months of Fellowship Training in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, or comparable experience
• NBE Certification in Advanced / Diagnostic Perioperative TEE or comparable experience and or ABA certification in Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology
• Texas Medical License or eligible to obtain licensure
• Board Certification or board eligible in Anesthesiology
• Participation in Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) if applicable
• Valid DEA Registration Number (Controlled Substance Registration Certificate)
• ACLS certified or obtaining certification
  

UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive and flexible academic salary with great benefits. Compensation includes malpractice, health (BCBS PPO), dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, FSA benefits. Base compensation reflects prime-time work Monday-Friday. Greater total compensation is expected depending on rank, call shifts, and extended time.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.

Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.

Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.

Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.