Position Information **Position/Rank** Critical Care Physician/Surgeon – Director of the CVICU - Assistant or Associate Professor **Department** 00265 - Cardiothoracic Division **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Track** Track Dependent on Qualifications **New Position to Begin** Late Summer/Fall 2025 **Details** **Critical Care Physician/Surgeon – Director of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit** The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah seeks an academic cardiothoracic surgical intensivist to act as the Director of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. Successful candidates will qualify at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor, possess excellent clinical skills, and strong interests in teaching and research. Board certification or eligibility in critical care is required. Primary 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. Importantly, the Director will provide leadership for the entire unit and will interface with hospital leadership to advance the directives of the CVICU . As a member of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, the applicant should possess a strong interest in the education of students, residents, and fellows as well as an interest in clinical, outcomes, or translational research. Interested applicants should apply at:**https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/178494** Interested applicants should contact Craig H. Selzman, MD, Professor and Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery c/o Heather Clark, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery 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. **EEO/Non-Discrimination Information** All qualified individuals are strongly 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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Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.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** 02/06/2025 **Close Date** **Open Until Filled** Yes **Requisition Number** PRN03770F **Type** Faculty