Pediatrics - Cardiology (Assistant Professor)
Posted: August 23, 2026
About the Role
The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Director for its Adult Congenital Heart Failure Service. This role is part of Texas Children's internationally acclaimed Heart Center and offers an exceptional opportunity to lead and expand a high-volume, academically driven program within a premier academic health system. The Heart Failure / Transplant and ACHD services at Texas Children's have a longstanding history of excellence in patient care, research, and training. The program director will shape the future growth and pre-eminence of the program across its mission areas. This role provides resources and a stimulating, collaborative environment within the Department of Pediatrics and the Baylor College of Medicine.
Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient and inpatient clinical care for adults with congenital heart disease, with a focus on managing advanced heart failure and pre-transplant care.
- Contribute to the growth and innovation of the ACHD Heart Failure and Transplant Program, including quality improvement initiatives and care pathway development.
- Participate in academic activities such as clinical research, teaching fellows, residents, and medical students, and producing scholarly publications.
- Participate in shared call coverage for ACHD and/or heart failure and transplant services.
- Evaluate referring provider needs and partner with leadership to develop consistent communication of Heart Failure and Transplant processes and patient care results.
- Provide clinical guidance and leadership to medical and nursing staff.
- Role model ethical and professional behavior in all interactions.
- Provide strategic leadership for the growth and development of the program.
Requirements
- Completion of fellowships in Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
- Subsequent training and/or experience in Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation.
- Board-eligible or certified in Cardiology and ACHD.
The successful applicant will join a collaborative team supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a renowned multidisciplinary program.
Benefits
- Retirement planning
- Health insurance
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) support