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:
- $550K - $590K PLUS incentives (Base salary is a guaranteed and consistent component of total compensation)
- Resident/Fellow Stipend Program
- 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
Why San Antonio?
San Antonio offers all the amenities of a thriving metropolitan area, including outstanding public and private schools, vibrant culture, and no state income 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.
