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Open Rank Academic Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist
The Department of Anesthesiology, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking a cardiac anesthesia fellowship-trained (or equivalent) anesthesiologist for a faculty position to provide anesthetic care and consultation at University Hospital. The candidate will have opportunity to staff cardiac surgical procedures to include: valve repair/replacement, coronary artery bypass (on/off pump), left-ventricular assist devices, and aortic root/arch repair, lung (including transplantation), and structural interventional cardiology (including TAVR, mitral/tricuspid clips). Strength in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and management of cardiopulmonary bypass (CBP) is required.
This role combines clinical and teaching responsibilities, fostering the next generation of anesthesiologists while advancing the field through innovative practice improvement. With demonstrated contributions to administrative service, leadership, education, and research, opportunities for expanded roles within the anesthesia department include involvement in program development and mentoring/administrative responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Participate in weekday/weekend call coverage in keeping with the standard for the Department to maintain coverage of Cardiothoracic specialty cases, usually no more than 6 per month
- Oversee patient care provided by Residents.
- Provide resident/student training in clinical setting.
- Participation in didactic lectures, simulation training, and/or workshop opportunities is available upon request.
- Participation in administrative/committee service opportunities is encouraged.
- Provide mentorship to residents, customarily 1 or 2 residents per year.
- Pursue scholarly activity sufficient to stay abreast of new technology and medical advancements in cardiac anesthesiology.
- Maintain case volume and certification for continued credentials in TEE and CPB.
- Work closely with other healthcare professionals to promote optimal and collegial patient care during cardiothoracic surgery.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance of the division and perioperative outcomes.
Qualifications
- MD, DO or Foreign Equivalent
- 48 months of Anesthesiology Residency Training or
- 12 months of Preliminary Residency Training and 36 months of Anesthesiology Residency Training
- 12 months of Fellowship Training in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, or comparable experience
- NBE Certification in Advanced / Diagnostic Perioperative TEE or comparable experience and or ABA certification in Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology
- Texas Medical License or eligible to obtain licensure
- Board Certification or board eligible in Anesthesiology
- Participation in Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) if applicable
- Valid DEA Registration Number (Controlled Substance Registration Certificate)
- ACLS certified or obtaining certification
UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive and flexible academic salary with great benefits. Compensation includes malpractice, health (BCBS PPO), dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, FSA benefits. Base compensation reflects prime-time work Monday-Friday. Greater total compensation is expected depending on rank, call shifts, and extended time.
For more information about UT Health San Antonio, Department of Anesthesiology please follow the link: http://anesthesia.uthscsa.edu.
Applicants should follow the link https://wp.uthscsa.edu/careers/ to apply for position 26000336.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability- Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
UT Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Open Rank Academic Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist
The Department of Anesthesiology, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking a cardiac anesthesia fellowship-trained (or equivalent) anesthesiologist for a faculty position to provide anesthetic care and consultation at University Hospital. The candidate will have opportunity to staff cardiac surgical procedures to include: valve repair/replacement, coronary artery bypass (on/off pump), left-ventricular assist devices, and aortic root/arch repair, lung (including transplantation), and structural interventional cardiology (including TAVR, mitral/tricuspid clips). Strength in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and management of cardiopulmonary bypass (CBP) is required.
This role combines clinical and teaching responsibilities, fostering the next generation of anesthesiologists while advancing the field through innovative practice improvement. With demonstrated contributions to administrative service, leadership, education, and research, opportunities for expanded roles within the anesthesia department include involvement in program development and mentoring/administrative responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Participate in weekday/weekend call coverage in keeping with the standard for the Department to maintain coverage of Cardiothoracic specialty cases, usually no more than 6 per month
- Oversee patient care provided by Residents.
- Provide resident/student training in clinical setting.
- Participation in didactic lectures, simulation training, and/or workshop opportunities is available upon request.
- Participation in administrative/committee service opportunities is encouraged.
- Provide mentorship to residents, customarily 1 or 2 residents per year.
- Pursue scholarly activity sufficient to stay abreast of new technology and medical advancements in cardiac anesthesiology.
- Maintain case volume and certification for continued credentials in TEE and CPB.
- Work closely with other healthcare professionals to promote optimal and collegial patient care during cardiothoracic surgery.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance of the division and perioperative outcomes.
Qualifications
- MD, DO or Foreign Equivalent
- 48 months of Anesthesiology Residency Training or
- 12 months of Preliminary Residency Training and 36 months of Anesthesiology Residency Training
- 12 months of Fellowship Training in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, or comparable experience
- NBE Certification in Advanced / Diagnostic Perioperative TEE or comparable experience and or ABA certification in Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology
- Texas Medical License or eligible to obtain licensure
- Board Certification or board eligible in Anesthesiology
- Participation in Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) if applicable
- Valid DEA Registration Number (Controlled Substance Registration Certificate)
- ACLS certified or obtaining certification
UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive and flexible academic salary with great benefits. Compensation includes malpractice, health (BCBS PPO), dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, FSA benefits. Base compensation reflects prime-time work Monday-Friday. Greater total compensation is expected depending on rank, call shifts, and extended time.
For more information about UT Health San Antonio, Department of Anesthesiology please follow the link: http://anesthesia.uthscsa.edu.
Applicants should follow the link https://wp.uthscsa.edu/careers/ to apply for position 26000336.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability- Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cardiothoracic anesthesiologist jobs.
- MD or DO degree with successful completion of an accredited anesthesiology residency
- Fellowship training in cardiothoracic or cardiac anesthesiology from an accredited program
- Board certification or eligibility through the American Board of Anesthesiology
- Demonstrated proficiency in perioperative transesophageal echocardiography
- Experience managing complex cardiac and thoracic surgical cases including CPB and TAVR
- Current unrestricted state medical license and DEA registration
Tips for Your Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist Job Search
Tailor your CV to surgical caseload
Hiring committees want to see your annual case volume broken down by procedure type, including valve repairs, bypass grafts, and thoracic resections. List those numbers explicitly rather than relying on a general anesthesiology summary.
Highlight TEE certification and experience
Transesophageal echocardiography proficiency is a hard requirement at most programs. If you hold a National Board of Echocardiography certification or equivalent, place it near the top of your credentials section so it doesn't get missed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cardiothoracic anesthesiologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Distinguish fellowship training in cover letters
Many applicants have general anesthesiology backgrounds. Your cover letter should spell out the specific fellowship curriculum you completed, including any rotations in pediatric cardiac cases or complex thoracic oncology, to separate your file from the stack.
Prepare for a proctored case evaluation
Many academic and high-volume programs ask finalists to manage a live or simulated cardiac case before an offer is extended. Knowing what monitoring setup and decision points they'll assess lets you walk in with a clear plan rather than improvising.
Negotiate call structure before you sign
Cardiac call burden varies widely between programs and directly affects quality of life. Ask specifically how many overnight cardiac calls per month are expected, how post-call days are handled, and whether the schedule is shared with fellows or attending-only.
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cardiothoracic anesthesiologists?
The companies hiring the most cardiothoracic anesthesiologists right now include Henry Ford Health, Houston Methodist, and Northwestern University, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Illinois, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and large regional health systems tend to post the most consistently across the year.
How many cardiothoracic anesthesiologist jobs are remote?
About 0% of cardiothoracic anesthesiologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of perioperative care. Telehealth and remote consultation roles exist mainly in pre-anesthesia assessment and postoperative pain management, which are the sub-specialties most likely to offer any off-site flexibility.
How do you become a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist?
You complete a four-year MD or DO program, followed by an accredited anesthesiology residency, then a one-year fellowship specifically focused on cardiac and thoracic anesthesia. After training, you pursue board certification through the American Board of Anesthesiology and obtain a state medical license before applying to attending positions at hospitals with active cardiac surgical programs.
How do you get hired as a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist with limited attending experience?
Programs hiring new fellowship graduates focus heavily on case complexity during training rather than years of independent practice. Documenting your fellowship caseload in detail, securing strong letters from your program director and supervising attendings, and targeting community hospitals or mid-size programs that are building their cardiac service are the most effective starting points for early-career candidates.
What does the cardiothoracic anesthesiologist interview process look like?
Most programs begin with a phone or video screening with the department chief or a senior partner, followed by an in-person day that includes tours of the cardiac operating rooms, one-on-one meetings with attendings and fellows, and sometimes a case-based clinical discussion. Final-round candidates at academic centers often face a formal presentation or proctored simulation before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to cardiothoracic anesthesiologist jobs?
You can find and apply to cardiothoracic anesthesiologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your training background and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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