Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist

UT Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX

UT Southwestern is the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth and ranks among the top 50 hospitals nationally in 12 specialties ranging from brain to heart to cancer care - the most of any hospital in Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals rankings. In the 2025 report, nine of our specialties ranked in the top 25 in the nation. Including top 10 institution in Pediatric Cardiac care (#09)

The Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management is committed to excellence in education, research, and patient care. Since its founding in 1943, our department has grown into one of the nation’s leading academic anesthesiology programs, offering a rich and diverse learning environment that reflects the vibrancy of Dallas, Texas. Our faculty prepares the next generation of anesthesiologists through world-class training across every subspecialty, immersive simulation experiences, and broad exposure to more than 150,000 procedural cases each year.

Job Summary

The Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated Board Certified (or Board Eligible) Academic Pediatric Anesthesiologist with advanced training or significant experience in pediatric cardiac anesthesiology to join our growing program at Children's Medical Center Dallas. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide a wide variety of anesthesia care while contributing to the department’s academic, research, and teaching missions.

Position Highlights

• Provide anesthesia services supporting children with congenital and acquired heart disease across cardiac and non-cardiac surgeries.
• We care for one of the largest pediatric heart failure populations in the country, manage patients on ventricular assist devices, and lead the nation in pediatric heart transplants.
• Deliver high-quality perioperative care and ensure patient safety throughout the surgical continuum and Children’s Medical Center Dallas.
• Supervise and teach residents, fellows, and medical students in both clinical and didactic settings.
• Participate in departmental academic activities, such as research, quality improvement, and scholarly projects.
• Engage in collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical care across the institution.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (ABA or equivalent).
• Board certification or board eligible in Pediatric Anesthesia
• Advanced training in pediatric cardiac anesthesia
• Board certification or board eligible in Adult Cardiac Anesthesia and advanced training in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Texas.
• Demonstrated interest in education, scholarship, and academic contributions.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and professional development.
• Candidates with dual subspecialty training in adult cardiothoracic and pediatric cardiac anesthesia, are welcome to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Contact:

Dustin Floyd. M.B.A.

Clinical Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition

Office of Human Resources

UT Southwestern Medical Center

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