Critical Care Physician/Surgeon - Associate Professor

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 [email protected]

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date 10/02/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN04145F

Type Faculty