Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Physician

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About Dell Medical School  

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.   

About The Dell Children’s Center for Pulmonary Hypertension 

 

The Dell Children’s Center for Pulmonary Hypertension is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary center dedicated to the care of pediatric patients with pulmonary vascular disease, right heart failure, and complex congenital heart disease. The program integrates cardiology, critical care, pulmonology, neonatology, and surgical services to provide advanced diagnostics, medical and surgical therapies (including mechanical circulatory support and lung transplantation evaluation), and transition to adult congenital care. 

About The Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Physician 

 

The Dell Children’s Center for Pulmonary Hypertension, part of the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease and affiliated with The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, is seeking a Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Physician to join our growing multidisciplinary program. This individual will serve as a key partner in the diagnosis, management, and longitudinal care of infants, children, and adolescents with pulmonary vascular disease across a broad spectrum of cardiopulmonary disorders. A faculty appointment will be offered through The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments. 

 Responsibilities: 

• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultative care for pediatric patients with pulmonary hypertension, including those with congenital heart disease, lung disease, and complex critical illness. 

• Participate in and/or lead multidisciplinary PH team rounds (including Cardiology, Pulmonology, Critical Care, Neonatology, and Pharmacy). 

• Interpret and integrate hemodynamic data from echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, and advanced imaging. 

• Support clinical decision-making in the context of advanced therapies, including parenteral prostacyclin, mechanical circulatory support, and transplant evaluation. 

• Participate in clinical research, quality improvement, and educational initiatives within the Division of Pulmonary Hypertension and Dell Medical School. 

• Contribute to the teaching and mentorship of fellows, residents, and students. 

• Collaborate closely with nursing, pharmacy, and respiratory therapy teams to advance standardized care pathways and protocols. 

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Why Join Our Team  

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an inn