Board-certified in a relevant specialty (Thoracic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary/Critical Care, or Surgery)
Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical setting
Strong clinical skills in critical care and cardiothoracic surgery
Interest in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows
Engagement in clinical, outcomes, or translational research
Responsibilities
Lead the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit and multidisciplinary team
Provide high-quality care for cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients
Oversee administrative leadership and programmatic growth of the CVICU
Assist in the care of patients within cardiology
Educate students, residents, and fellows in critical care practices
Conduct and support clinical and research initiatives
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a prestigious academic environment
Access to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to patient care
Engagement in teaching and mentoring future healthcare professionals
Involvement in innovative clinical and translational research
Potential for career advancement within the academic track
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Posting Details
Position Information
Position/Rank Critical Care Physician/Surgeon - Associate Professor
Department 00265 - Cardiothoracic Division
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Details
Critical Care Physician/Surgeon
The Section of Critical Care in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah seeks a board-certified academic critical care physician/surgeon to lead the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. This individual will guide a multidisciplinary team of providers, nurses, and staff that are all dedicated to the progressive and high-quality care of patients in the CVICU. Successful candidates will have demonstrated some leadership experience and would qualify at the level of Associate Professor, possess excellent clinical skills, and strong interests in teaching and research. Primary board specialty could include Thoracic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary/Critical Care, or Surgery.
In addition to caring for the full spectrum of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients, including thoracic transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support as well as assisting in the care of patients within cardiology, responsibilities also include the administrative leadership and programmatic growth of the cardiovascular intensive care unit. As a member of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, the applicant should possess a strong interest in education of students, residents, and fellows as well as an interest in clinical, outcomes, or translational research.
Interested applicants may apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/210271
For more information, please contact: Heather Clark, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Utah at Heather.Clark@hsc.utah.edu
