Join Temple University Hospital's Department of Anesthesiology as a Cardiac Anesthesiologist and contribute to one of the nation’s busiest thoracic transplant programs while shaping the next generation of cardiac anesthesia professionals. This role marks a key moment in departmental growth, expanding the cardiac team from four to eight physicians and building a high-performing academic cardiac program to serve one of Philadelphia’s most medically complex populations.
As the flagship academic center of the Temple Health system, Temple University Hospital provides 746 beds of tertiary and quaternary care. Its national prominence in pulmonary, cardiology, and cardiothoracic surgery—particularly a lung transplant program with over 150 annual procedures—creates unmatched opportunities for cardiac anesthesiologists. You will play a vital role in supporting this high-acuity surgical ecosystem while teaching anesthesiology residents in a collaborative, academically driven setting.
The role follows a 90% clinical / 10% academic split—allowing you to maintain expert clinical skills while making a meaningful impact on resident education. You’ll work within a physician-only cardiac anesthesia model, with residents engaged in your cases and no CRNAs covering cardiac procedures. This ensures high-level practice and the ability to mentor trainees intensively.
Case mix includes:
On non-cardiac days, you’ll rotate through general anesthesia cases (2–6 per room daily). There are no obstetric call duties, ensuring clear clinical focus and manageable work-life balance.
You will report to Dr. Yuliana Salamanca-Padilla, Interim Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology as of July 2024. Known for her collaborative, physician-focused leadership style, Dr. Salamanca-Padilla fosters a culture of mentorship, career development, and balanced workloads.
This is an expansion position—not a replacement—created to deepen the cardiac team and reduce call burden as Temple’s surgical programs grow. You’ll have real input into the future of the cardiac anesthesia program, from curriculum development and simulation programming to strategic service line design.
Unlike traditional academic hierarchies, Temple offers a seat at the table for cardiac anesthesiologists passionate about teaching and innovation. You’ll find support, opportunity, and the rare satisfaction of building something exceptional in a high-complexity academic setting where patient needs and education align.
This is where clinical expertise, academic ambition, and impact intersect.