Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview of the Surgical Critical Care Physician Role

We are seeking a full-time Surgical Critical Care Physician to join our team in Dallas, TX. This position involves working at Level 1 and Level III trauma centers, focusing on high-acuity surgical ICU care, which includes trauma cases, cardiothoracic surgeries, and organ transplants. Candidates must hold board certification in General Surgery, Pulmonary Medicine, Anesthesia, or Emergency Medicine, along with a Critical Care Fellowship and experience with advanced life support technologies such as ECMO and LVAD. The role also includes teaching responsibilities, offers a competitive salary with benefits, and is situated in a lively metropolitan area with excellent transportation options.

Surgical Critical Care Physician – Dallas, TX

Our organization is excited to present a remarkable opportunity for a full-time Surgical Critical Care Physician to become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team in Dallas, TX. Our established group consists of board-certified specialists in Surgical, Pulmonary, Anesthesia, and Emergency Medicine Critical Care, along with highly skilled Advanced Practice Providers. Together, we provide compassionate, high-acuity care to a diverse range of surgical patients.

Our team handles intricate cases in surgical ICUs, including trauma, general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and solid organ transplants (heart, lung, liver, kidney), as well as ECMO, E-CPR, VAD, and other critical surgical conditions. Care is provided at:

1. Baylor University Medical Center – Level 1 Trauma Center (Dallas, TX)
2. Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Level III Trauma Center (Fort Worth, TX)

We are dedicated to medical education and actively participate in training residents and fellows at both facilities.

Position Highlights / Criteria:

1. Full-time position: 14 shifts per month (12-hour shifts) with flexible scheduling options.
2. Open to board-certified physicians in General Surgery, Pulmonary Medicine, Anesthesia, or Emergency Medicine with Critical Care Fellowship training.
3. Experience with ECMO and E-CPR is preferred.

4. Significant experience in the Cardiothoracic ICU, including familiarity with LVAD and other mechanical cardiac support devices, is required.

Compensation & Benefits:

1. Attractive base salary with productivity incentives and quarterly bonuses.
2. Malpractice insurance coverage provided.
3. $5,000 annual allowance for continuing medical education (CME).
4. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
5. Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
6. No state income tax in Texas.

Why Choose Dallas?

Dallas ranks as the ninth-largest city in the United States, offering a vibrant lifestyle filled with top-notch shopping, dining, and entertainment options. With 13 entertainment districts and the largest contiguous urban arts district in the nation, Dallas is home to cultural treasures such as the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. The city is also served by two major airports—DFW International and Love Field—making global travel easy and accessible.

Keywords:

Surgical Critical Care Physician, Level 1 Trauma Center, ECMO, Pulmonary Disease, Cardiothoracic ICU, LVAD, Critical Care Fellowship, Organ Transplants, Dallas TX healthcare, Medical Education

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