Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist

PIDS Advocacy Committee - As; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Medical School, part of The University of Texas at Austin, is seeking experienced pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists to join the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease. The role focuses on direct perioperative care for children with complex heart disease and adults with CHD, with opportunities for clinical research and program development.

The successful candidate will hold board certification in Pediatric Anesthesia, contribute to education of medical students and

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in Anesthesia and Pediatric Anesthesia.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas (or ability to obtain).
• Demonstrated clinical teaching, evaluation, and communication skills.
• Eligible for appointment as an assistant professor or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care before, during, and after cardiac surgery.
• Develop and implement care protocols.
• Oversee QI registries related to Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia.
• Oversee education, quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in outreach for the Center.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Team collaboration

Education

Medical degree

Job description

College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School

Department: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery

Posted: Jul 27, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

About the Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist Position

The Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin and Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas (DCMCCT) are seeking experienced pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists to join the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease.

Candidates will possess experience in caring for children with complex congenital and acquired heart disease and adults with congenital heart disease. Primary responsibilities will include oversight and provision of direct care to patients prior to, during, and after cardiac surgery. Other responsibilities include developing and implementing care protocols, overseeing the QI registries pertinent to Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia and to oversee education, quality assurance and ongoing performance improvement initiatives. Candidates will also participate in coordinated outreach efforts for the Center.

A successful candidate will have an appointment within the Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at Dell Medical School, and regular participation in educational activities with medical students and residents will be expected. Opportunities for collaboration with medical and adjunct specialties will be encouraged to allow for the pursuit of innovative program development and clinical research initiatives.

Candidates will be board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in Anesthesia and Pediatric Anesthesia with additional formal training in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia.

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Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

Qualifications

Required:

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Meets applicable credentialing and privileging standards for his/her specialty. Currently Board certified.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas (or the ability to obtain prior to appointment).
• Demonstrated clinical teaching, evaluation, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence/motivate others at all professional and administrative levels.
• Must be an innovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence.
• Must possess tenacity, self-motivation and initiative necessary to perform as part of a team for both established and new programs; demonstrates behaviors of a team player.
• Must be an eligible for appointment as an assistant professor or higher in the Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery.

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