Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

The University of Texas at Austin, the Dell Medical School; Texas; Vor Ort; USD 400.000 - 500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Attractive compensation package

Competitive benefits

Opportunities for scholarly contributions

Zusammenfassung

The University of Texas at Austin, the Dell Medical School, is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to join the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease. This role involves overseeing direct patient care in a specialized ICU, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and participating in medical education.

Successful candidates should have experience in pediatric cardiac care and meet credentialing standards. Join a dynamic department committed to excellence and innovation in pediatric heart care.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in caring for children with complex congenital and acquired heart disease.
• Ability to influence/motivate others at all levels.
• A track record of leading and influencing a team.

Aufgaben

• Oversee and provide direct care to patients in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU.
• Guide the multidisciplinary cardiac ICU team.
• Participate in educational activities with medical students and residents.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Clinical teaching

Communication skills

Innovative self-starter

Tenacity

Ausbildung

Board certification or board eligible

Additional training in pediatric cardiac critical care

Unrestricted medical license in Texas

Jobbeschreibung

Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School
Department: Department of Pediatrics
Posted: May 26, 2026
Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Dell Medical School in conjunction with Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas (DCMCCT) is seeking Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit physicians to be part of the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease. These physicians will work collaboratively with a highly skilled team to serve the growing needs of the regional pediatric population in Central Texas and deliver world‑class pediatric heart care.

About Dell Medical School

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

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, it will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care. With two new, state‑of‑the‑art hospitals— a UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson— plus the academic and research expertise of UT, the Center provides integrated, world‑class care.

Live in Austin

Known for its excellent schools, lively music scene, superb cuisine, and international festivals such as South by Southwest, Austin ranks among the country’s best places to live. Nearby lakes, rivers, and the Texas Hill Country provide ample outdoor activity opportunities.

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.

Responsibilities

Candidates will possess experience in caring for children with complex congenital and acquired heart disease, as well as heart failure, transplant, or mechanical circulatory support patients. Primary responsibilities will include oversight and provision of direct care to patients as well as guidance of the multidisciplinary cardiac ICU team. Candidates will also participate in coordinated transport/intake efforts to our dedicated, 36‑bed Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.

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

Qualifications

• Meets applicable credentialing and privileging standards for his/her specialty. Board certification or board eligible within two (2) years of completion of training.
• Has additional training in pediatric cardiac critical care.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas (or the ability to obtain prior to appointment).
• Demonstrated leadership, clinical teaching ability, 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 drive the development and maintenance of established and new programs.
• A track record of being able to lead, direct, and influence a team (regardless of reporting lines). Demonstrates behaviors of a team player.
• Eligible for appointment as an assistant professor or higher in the Department of Pediatrics.

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the required application form and submit their most up to date resume online.
To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/165379

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.