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.