Surgery - Critical Care Physician

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Dell Medical School seeks a board-certified Critical Care Physician to join their team. This role involves delivering high-quality post-operative care in a state-of-the-art environment, focusing on advanced cardiovascular and thoracic procedures.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Critical Care.
• Experience in advanced cardiovascular and thoracic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver post-operative care to adult patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in academic pursuits.

Skills

Critical Care

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Board Certification in Critical Care

Job description

About the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

The Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Dell Medical School is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, high-acuity surgical care while advancing innovation in clinical practice, education, and research. Our team provides the full continuum of care for patients with complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular conditions, in close collaboration with partners across critical care, cardiology, and anesthesiology.

We have particular expertise in:

• Complex aortic surgery, including open and hybrid approaches to thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections.

• Cardiogenic shock, with robust integration of temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support including extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

• Heart transplantation and advanced heart failure therapies.

Our department is committed to:

• Delivering high-value, multidisciplinary care centered on patient outcomes.

• Training the next generation of cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons and intensivists.

• Advancing research in surgical innovation, critical care, and systems-based performance improvement.

About the Adult Intensivist Position

Dell Medical School is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Critical Care Physician to join the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. The successful candidate will help shape a high-performing, multidisciplinary team delivering post-operative care to adult patients undergoing advanced cardiovascular and thoracic procedures.

This is a unique opportunity to practice in a state-of-the-art CVSICU, collaborate with top-tier faculty, and participate in academic pursuits in a thriving, mission-driven environment.