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Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, Pediatric CV- Anesthesiology, McGovern Medical School

AnesthesiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, a leading academic institution in the Texas Medical Center, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track clinical faculty position in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level.

Our Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologists collaborate with the Children's Heart Program at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital (CMHH), one of the premier centers for congenital heart disease. Faculty are integral members of a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary heart team that cares for neonates, infants, children, and adults with congenital heart disease across operating rooms, cardiac catheterization laboratories, and procedural areas.

Our Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology faculty function within the Children’s Heart Institute at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, one of the premier centers for congenital heart disease. Faculty are integral members of a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary heart team that cares for neonates, infants, children, and adults with congenital heart disease across operating rooms, cardiac catheterization laboratories, and procedural areas.

About the Program

The Children’s Heart Institute provides comprehensive care for a broad spectrum of congenital and acquired heart disease and serves as a major referral center for:

  • The Fetal Center at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital
  • UT-affiliated pediatric cardiology clinics throughout the Greater Houston area

Neonatal ICUs at Children’s Memorial Hermann, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, UTMB Galveston, the Women’s Hospital of Texas, and other regional hospitals

Our division emphasizes team-based care, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement to optimize outcomes for patients and families. Faculty work closely with pediatric cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, nurses, and advanced practice providers in a collegial and supportive environment.

Position Key Accountabilities

  • The successful candidate will:
  • Deliver high-quality perioperative anesthetic care to children with congenital heart disease
  • Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration and shared clinical decision-making
  • Contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous learning
  • Engage in the teaching of residents, fellows, and other learners
  • Pursue academic interests aligned with clinical excellence, education, quality improvement, or research

Protected time and mentorship are available to support career development, academic productivity, and promotion tailored to the faculty member's interests and goals.

Qualifications

  • MD or equivalent degree
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Anesthesia fellowship
  • Additional fellowship training or substantial experience in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology
  • Board certification in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology (ABA)

Demonstrated current clinical competence in the independent care of children with congenital heart disease within the last 12 months

Why Join Us

  • Practice within a high-acuity pediatric heart program
  • Work in the Texas Medical Center alongside nationally recognized specialists
  • Opportunities for academic growth, innovation, and leadership development
  • Live and work in Houston, one of the most diverse, affordable, and culturally-rich cities

Application Process

For additional information, please contact:

Eric L. Vu, MD, MS @ Eric.L.Vu@uth.tmc.edu Department of Anesthesiology, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston 6431 Fannin Street, Suite 5.020 Houston, TX 77030.

If interested, please apply through UTHealth Houston’s career webpage at UTHealth Houston Careers.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality perioperative anesthetic care to children with congenital heart disease within a multidisciplinary team. Engage in the teaching of residents and fellows while pursuing academic interests in clinical excellence or research.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Perioperative CareMedical EducationPatient SafetyCongenital Heart Disease Management

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 42 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 86% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Protected time and mentorship for career development
Opportunities for academic growth, innovation, and leadership development
Work in the Texas Medical Center