Pediatric Heart Transplant and Heart Failure Cardiologist /Open Rank

About the role

The Pediatric Heart Center of UT Health San Antonio, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time medical director of pediatric heart failure, transplant and mechanical circulatory support to develop a pediatric heart failure and heart transplant program. The Pediatric Heart Center has been providing care to the children and adults in San Antonio and South Texas for over 30 years and is the only academic Heart Center in San Antonio serving Bexar County as well as South and West Texas with a catchment area of over 6 million people.

San Antonio is one of the fastest growing cities in the US and is a family friendly city with picturesque neighborhoods, affordable housing and local attractions including the Alamo, River Walk, Sea World and a vibrant food scene. The pediatric cardiology division is growing and has a strong and collegial relationship with our cardiothoracic surgeons. We have a committed cardiac critical care team, congenital cardiac unit and a growing pediatric transport program. There is growth potential with the building of a new Women's and Children's Hospital scheduled to open 2023.

Responsibilities

The position encompasses responsibilities in patient care including heart failure, pre- and post-transplant and VAD patients, all forms of mechanical circulatory support and ECMO and will work closely with the University Health Transplant Institute. Education and research are strongly encouraged and supported with access to a dedicated statistician and research team.

Cardiology faculty appointments will be engaged in the training of medical students, 35 pediatric residents and fellows from five pediatric fellowships including neonatology and critical care.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of training in an accredited pediatric cardiology fellowship and pediatric heart failure fellowship or equivalent pediatric heart failure experience.
• Preference will be given applicants qualified to serve as an Organ Procurement and Transplant Network Primary Pediatric Heart Transplant Physician.
• Candidates should be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology
• Meet the requirement for medical licensure to practice in the State of Texas

Benefits

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

• Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
• Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company.
• Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services.
• Disability- Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
• FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
• Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
• Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options.
• Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.