"Critical Care Physician/Surgeon Director of the CVICU - Assistant or Associate Professor"

Critical Care Physician/Surgeon - Director of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah seeks an academic cardiothoracic surgical intensivist to act as the Director of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. Successful candidates will qualify at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor, possess excellent clinical skills, and strong interests in teaching and research. Board certification or eligibility in critical care is required. Primary specialty could include Thoracic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary/Critical Care, or Surgery. The successful candidate would join a team of critical care physicians and cardiothoracic surgeons to provide care for patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at the University of Utah. Responsibilities would include caring for the full spectrum of cardiothoracic surgery patients, including thoracic transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. Importantly, the Director will provide leadership for the entire unit and will interface with hospital leadership to advance the directives of the CVICU. As a member of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, the applicant should possess a strong interest in the education of students, residents, and fellows as well as an interest in clinical, outcomes, or translational research.

Interested applicants should apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/178494

Interested applicants should contact Craig H. Selzman, MD, Professor and Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery c/o Heather Clark, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at heather.clark@hsc.utah.edu

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

Department: 00265 - Cardiothoracic Division

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: PRN03770F

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/178575