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Opportunities in Pediatric Anesthesia

Job postings run for a period of 45 or 90 days and are free for SPA members. The posting includes 100 words or less for the job's requirement and 200 words or less for the job description.

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Job Title: Director of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia Research
Date Posted:2025-09-22
Job Location:Dallas, TX UT Southwestern Medical Center
Job Requirements:Board Certified Pediatric Anesthesiologist with additional training or significant experience in pediatric cardiac anesthesiology. Strong consideration for any applicant with 3 + years of uninterrupted clinical practice in the field of pediatric cardiac anesthesia and demonstrated track record in clinical or outcomes research, or quality improvement science.
Eligible for permanent, unrestricted licensure in the state of Texas.
Job Description:The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center seeks an accomplished Board-Certified (or Board Eligible) Pediatric Anesthesiologist with advanced training or significant experience in pediatric cardiac anesthesiology to join our growing program at Children's Medical Center Dallas. An exceptional opportunity exists to serve as Director of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia Research, leading innovative clinical, outcomes, and quality improvement initiatives in one of the nation's premier congenital cardiac centers.

Our pediatric cardiac anesthesia team delivers care for more than 2,000 anesthetics annually, 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 (2023-2024).

The team includes eight dedicated faculty members, anesthesiologist assistants, and advance practice providers specializing in preoperative evaluation and coordination.

Responsibilities:
-Provide outstanding clinical care in pediatric cardiac anesthesia while directing and advancing research.
-Collaborate with the Heart Center's robust research enterprise to drive multicenter studies, registries, and institutional projects.

Appointment: Faculty position in UTSouthwestern's Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Contact information:Brenna Kelly, MHA
Director of Anesthesia Operations - CHMG Anesthesia
brenna.kelly@childrens.com

214.277.9326

Luis M. Zabala MD, MBA
Director of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia
The Heart Center at Children's Health Dallas, TX
UTSouthwestern Medical Center
Posted by:Luis Zabala MD

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