Description

Heart Failure / Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist

Location: University Health, San Antonio, TX
Position Type: Full-time, Employed (W2)

University Health is seeking a Heart Failure / Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join our dynamic and rapidly expanding Cardiovascular Center. This is an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive heart failure care, help build a leading Advanced Heart Failure Program, and make a lasting impact on patient outcomes across our region.

Role Highlights:

•        Deliver expert inpatient and outpatient care for heart failure patients.
•        Optimize GDMT and manage complex, advanced heart failure cases.
•        Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (APPs, ECMO/ICU staff, nurse navigators, and case management).
•        Participate in program development for advanced therapies, mechanical circulatory support, and transplant referrals.
•        Build strong referral networks throughout South Texas.

Qualifications:

•        MD/DO with board certification or eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease.
•        Subspecialty board certification or eligibility in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology preferred.
•        Strong leadership, teamwork, and commitment to quality, patient-centered care.
•        Experience with LVAD, ECMO, and transplant patients preferred.

University Health Highlights:

•        700+ bed University Hospital with 6 state-of-the-art cath labs and a dedicated CVICU.
•        Expanding system with new community hospitals and outpatient cardiac centers opening in 2026–2027.

UMA and University Health are proud to offer the following:

•        Competitive total compensation package with incentive programs
•        Relocation Expense Reimbursement
•        Internal Loan Repayment Program not limited to HPSA shortage areas
•        Annual Professional Business Expense Allowance & CME Days
•        Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan w/ 100% Employer Match
•        Additional retirement plan with employer match
•        Generous Paid-Time-Off benefit
•        Affordable Medical Insurance/Benefits
•        Employer-paid Occurrence Malpractice Insurance
•        Mentoring programs and regular provider meetings fostering a supportive and collaborative environment
•        Opportunities to clinically teach medical students and residents
•        All amenities of a large metropolitan area with great public and private schools
•        No state tax

Join a health system committed to innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient-centered care. Shape a program that will transform the future of heart failure management in our region. Highly qualified and committed physicians are encouraged to send their CV to Amy Hensz at amy.hensz@uhtx.com. We provide sponsorship for H1B Visas.  University Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.