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The University of Utah Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery seeks a board-certified academic critical care physician/surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to provide care in the Cardiovascular ICU, including cardiothoracic surgery, thoracic transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. The role carries strong expectations for teaching (students, residents, fellows) and clinical, outcomes, or translational research.
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Critical Care Physician/Surgeon
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah seeks a board-certified academic critical care physician/surgeon. Successful candidates will qualify at the level of Assistant or 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. The successful candidate would join a team of critical care physicians and cardiothoracic surgeons to provide care for patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at the University of Utah.
Responsibilities would include caring for the full spectrum of cardiothoracic surgery patients, including thoracic transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support as well as assisting in the care of patients within cardiology and vascular surgery. 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/194094
For more information, please contact: Heather Clark, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Utah at Heather.Clark@hsc.utah.edu
The 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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty, and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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