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Critical Care Physician/Surgeon - Associ

University of Utah

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT
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Requirements

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Board Certification

Job overview

The University of Utah seeks a board-certified academic critical care physician/surgeon to lead its Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. The successful candidate will guide a multidisciplinary team and provide care for cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients, including transplant and mechanical circulatory support patients. The role also includes administrative leadership and program growth, with interests in education and clinical, outcomes, or translational research.

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Skills

LeadershipClinical SkillsTeachingClinical ResearchOutcomes ResearchTranslational Research

Qualifications

Board CertificationLeadership ExperienceAssociate Professor LevelThoracic Surgery or Emergency Medicine or Pulmonary/Critical Care or Surgery

Full job description

Critical Care Physician/SurgeonThe 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/210271For more information, please contact: Heather Clark, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Utah at [email protected] 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 872 open Surgeon jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$420–573K/yr290 salary ranges
  • US median$130–140/hr30 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 20 open Surgeon jobs in Utah and 872 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Surgeon postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (60 postings).
Education
427 of the 872 open Surgeon jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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