Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist

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Company: Dell Medical School

Location: Austin, TX 78745

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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 Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist Position

Dell Children's Medical Center and The University of Texas Dell Medical School in Austin, Texas are seeking talented and innovative pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists to help expand its Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease. Established in 2018, our center has experienced rapid growth and early success in providing excellent collaborative patient care and in demonstrating impressive clinical outcomes.

In 2019, we performed 275 pediatric cardiac cases, including 45 neonatal operations. Our dedicated pediatric cardiac critical care unit opened in June, and we placed the first pediatric ventricular assist device in Central Texas in September. In February 2020, we opened our new operating room with state of the art equipment, and we will soon be opening our second renovated operating room.

As our Center continues to grow, its mission aligns with that of Dell Medical School - a commitment to redesigning academic medicine and revolutionizing how people get and stay healthy by educating leaders, developing new models of care, and advancing innovation from health products to health care delivery.

Candidates should possess experience in caring for children with complex congenital and acquired heart diseases and adults with congenital heart disease. Primary responsibilities will include provision of direct care to patients prior to, during, and after cardiac surgery, cardiac catheterization, and noncardiac procedures on patients with cardiac disease. Additional key responsibilities include teaching, research, and quality improvement/quality assurance.

Candidates must be board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology with additional formal training in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology. A successful candidate will have an appointment within the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care at Dell Medical School. Regular participation in educational activities with medical students and residents is expected. Exciting opportunities for collaboration with medical and adjunct specialties is encouraged.

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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:

  • Board certified in Pediatric Anesthesiology.
  • 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.
  • Should be an innovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence.
  • Should be self-motivated, innovative, and take initiative in performing as a team member in both established and new surgical programs.
  • Eligible for appointment as an assistant professor or higher in the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care.


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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