Adult Cardiothoracic Intensivist
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.
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, The
University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier
destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities.
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 University of Texas Medical
Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a
hallmark of academic medicine.
The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified
candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning
health system.
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.
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.
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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:
- MD or DO from an accredited institution.
- Board certified or eligible in critical care medicine
(anesthesiology, internal medicine, or surgery-based pathway).
- Fellowship training completion in critical care medicine.
- Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical license prior to start
date.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex cardiovascular ICU
patients.
- Strong procedural skills and clinical judgment.
- Outstanding communication, collaboration, and leadership
abilities.
- Commitment to academic excellence and clinical innovation.
- Able to foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and
empathy in the ICU
- Eligible for academic appointment as Assistant or Associate
Professor.
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Application Instructions
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the required
application form and submit their most up to date resume
online.
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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.
To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/176857
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