The University of Iowa Department of Anesthesia is seeking a qualified Critical Care Intensivist to join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinical and academic intensivists in the Surgical and Neurosciences ICU (SNICU) and Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU), within a team-based model that includes residents, fellows, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs), and Physician Assistants (PAs). In addition to clinical responsibilities, the position involves active supervision and mentorship of students, residents, fellows, SRNAs, and non-anesthesia rotators, with a strong emphasis on education and training in a high-acuity academic environment. Faculty appointments are available on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, depending on qualifications. Appointment at the rank of Instructor (non-track) may also be considered.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Provide high-quality, team-based anesthesia and critical care in surgical and cardiovascular intensive care units.


• Serve as an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team, collaborating with physicians, APPs, nurses, and allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes


• Actively participate in the academic mission of the Department and the Carver College of Medicine, including teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development


• Supervise and provide formative developmental feedback to medical students, residents, fellows, SRNAs, and non-anesthesia rotators in both clinical and academic settings (verbally and in writing).


• Prepare and deliver educational content, including lectures, case discussions, and simulation-based learning.


• Demonstrated experience in promoting a team-based work environment


• Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives (optional but encouraged).

For more information visit our website at Department of Anesthesia; for additional inquiries about this position, please send an email to:

Cynthia A. Wong, M.D.

Professor, Chair & DEO

Phone: 319-356-3868

Email: cynthia-wong@uiowa.edu

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.


• Fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine


• Qualified candidates must show successful completion of an approved residency program in either Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and Surgery and subspecialties

• Candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Iowa


• Candidates must be board-certified in Critical Care (or non-US Board equivalent) or be in the certification process (pending completion of residency or fellowship). On occasion, individuals trained outside of the United States who are certified by an equivalent national certification group may be considered.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

• Interest and/or experience in teaching, clinical research, or quality improvement initiatives


• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive and collaborative work and academic environment