Description
Medical Director – Advanced Heart Failure
Location: University Health, San Antonio, TX
Position Type: Full-time, Employed (W2)
University Health seeks an accomplished Medical Director of Advanced Heart Failure to lead the growth and excellence of our expanding heart failure program. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of advanced cardiovascular care in South Texas.
Role Highlights:
- Provide clinical and strategic leadership for a comprehensive advanced heart failure program.
- Oversee outpatient and inpatient services, advanced therapies (LVAD, ECMO), and the development of future transplant capabilities.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams focused on improving outcomes and reducing readmissions.
- Partner with system leaders to expand regional referral networks and establish University Health as a center of excellence.
Qualifications:
- MD or DO with Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology.
- Minimum 5 years of advanced HF experience, including LVAD or transplant care.
- Proven leadership in program development, quality improvement, and team building.
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 the 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.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- MD or DO with Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology.
- Minimum 5 years of advanced HF experience, including LVAD or transplant care.
- Proven leadership in program development, quality improvement, and team building.
