Critical Care Faculty

About Baylor College of Medicine 

Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation’s premier academic health science centers, known for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service. Located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center—the world’s largest medical complex—Baylor is affiliated with leading educational, healthcare, and research institutions that offer unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and innovation. 

 Position Summary 

The Department of Anesthesiology at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking full-time faculty to join the Division of Cardiovascular (CV) Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center (BSLMC). This role offers the opportunity to care for some of the most complex and high-acuity cardiovascular patients in the country, while contributing to Baylor’s academic and research mission. 

 Key Responsibilities 

• Provide clinical coverage in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Units (CVICUs) 
• Opportunities for clinical coverage in the CVOR and General Anesthesia OR available depending on training and interest.  
• Deliver direct patient care for complex post–cardiac surgery patients (CABG, valves), open and endovascular aortic cases, and patients supported with advanced mechanical circulatory support (MCS) including percutaneous and durable VADs, total artificial heart, and ECMO. 
• Care for advanced transplant populations including heart, lung, and liver transplant patients. 
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care, safety, and outcomes. 
• Engage in teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents, fellows, and APPs, with opportunities for academic advancement. 

 Leadership & Reporting 

• Reports to the BCM Chair of Anesthesiology. 
• Works in collaboration with the Chief of Critical Care Services at BSLMC. 

 Qualifications 

• Education: M.D/ DO or equivalent. 
• Training: 
• Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine required. 
• For CV Anesthesia & Critical Care Medicine positions: Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine and Fellowship in Cardiovascular Anesthesiology required. 
• Strong track record of clinical excellence during residency and fellowship and current practice. 
• Demonstrated academic enthusiasm, with commitment to teaching, scholarship, and professional development. 

Why Join Baylor? 

• Practice at a high-volume cardiovascular center renowned for complex surgery, advanced MCS, and transplant programs. 
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of anesthesiologists, intensivists, surgeons, cardiologists, perfusionists, and APPs. 
• Contribute to a dynamic academic environment with opportunities for leadership, research, and advancement. 
• Work in the Texas Medical Center, an unmatched ecosystem of healthcare innovation.