Intensivist

Purpose

The Dell Medical School at University of Texas at Austin in partnership with Ascension Texas, is seeking an Intensivist to be a part of the Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery in the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care. This physician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to serve the growing need of the regional adult population in Central Texas to deliver world class post-operative adult cardiovascular and thoracic intensive care.

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, 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 five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities. An extraordinary commitment of resources, both public and private, has already been made to enable the development and success of the Dell Medical School. The school is partnering closely with the community and regional healthcare providers and payers to provide new models for health promotion, healthcare delivery, and clinical care for the underserved community. Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.

About the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care

The Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care comprises faculty in broad specialties (anesthesiology, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, emergency medicine, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, and urology) with a focus on delivering outstanding care to the community.

The Department's priorities are:

• To develop new models of person-centered, multidisciplinary care that reward value.
• To educate and train future healthcare leaders.
• To develop research programs to evaluate new care delivery paradigms.

Essential Functions

• Provision of expert medical care to patients in the CTICU.
• Collaboration with the critical care team responsible for patient care.
• Function as part of a multidisciplinary peri-operative team.
• Medical student, resident, and advanced practitioner education.
• Participation in scholarly activity which may include clinical, health services, translational or basic science research.
• Actively participate in the academic department by all required departmental policies.

Marginal/Incidental functions

Other related functions as assigned.

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
• Meets applicable credentialing and privileging standards in specialist (medicine, surgery, anesthesia). Board certification or board eligible in critical care medicine within two (2) years of completion of training.
• Completion of a fellowship in critical care medicine at an accredited institution
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas (or the ability to obtain prior to appointment).
• Proven experience in managing complex cardiovascular cases in an ICU setting.
• Exceptional clinical skills and proficiency in critical care procedures.
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.
• Passionate about teaching at the bedside and in the classroom
• Fosters a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and empathy in the ICU
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Eligible for appointment as an Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care.

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.