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] The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. Special Instructions for Candidates Open Date 10/02/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN04145F Type Faculty Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Do you have an MD or equivalent degree? (Open Ended Question) Are you board eligible/certified in any of the following areas? If so, which one(s): Thoracic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary/Critical Care, or Surgery? (Open Ended Question) Have you ever had a license or privileges denied, restricted, limited, suspended, or revoked? Yes No Have you ever been permitted to resign or surrender your license or privileges while under investigation or while any action was pending against you? Yes No Are you currently under investigation or is any disciplinary action pending against you?

Yes No Is any action related to your conduct or patient care pending against you at any hospital or health care facility? Yes No Have you ever had a controlled substances registration denied, restricted, suspended, or revoked in any way? Is any such action pending? Yes No Have you ever been terminated from a position because of drug or alcohol use or abuse?

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