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.