Vice President, Heart and Vascular Service Line
University Health Careers
Shape the Future of Cardiovascular Care
At University Health, we are advancing the future of healthcare across South Texas. As we expand our footprint with new hospitals and growing specialty services, we are seeking a visionary Vice President of Cardiovascular Services to lead one of our most critical and high-impact service lines.
This is a rare opportunity to shape cardiovascular care delivery across a nationally recognized, mission-driven academic health system serving a diverse and rapidly growing community in San Antonio.
Position Summary
The Vice President of Cardiovascular Services provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the Heart & Vascular Service Line across the full continuum of care.
This includes:
- Cardiac Surgery
- Interventional Cardiology
- Diagnostic Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
- Vascular Services
- Non-Invasive Cardiology
- Structural Heart Programs
- Advanced Heart Failure Services
- LVAD Program
- Heart Transplant Program
- Outpatient and Ambulatory Cardiovascular Services
The Vice President is responsible for:
- Developing and executing a comprehensive cardiovascular service line strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
- Driving strategic growth, physician alignment, and market expansion.
- Leading innovation and transformation across inpatient and ambulatory cardiovascular services.
- Ensuring operational excellence, financial stewardship, and sustainable program growth.
- Advancing quality outcomes, patient safety, patient experience, and regulatory compliance.
- Building collaborative partnerships with executive leadership, physicians, and community stakeholders to position University Health as the regional leader in cardiovascular care.
Key Leadership Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive cardiovascular service line strategic plan.
- Lead program development and expansion across multiple hospitals and ambulatory settings.
- Provide executive oversight of advanced cardiovascular programs, including LVAD and Heart Transplant services.
- Partner with cardiovascular physician leaders to strengthen clinical integration and program growth.
- Oversee operational performance, budgeting, capital planning, forecasting, and return-on-investment initiatives.
- Utilize market intelligence and performance analytics to guide strategic decision-making.
- Develop outreach, business development, and marketing strategies to increase patient access and market share.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas (or eligible for Texas licensure).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience within an acute care hospital or integrated health system.
- Demonstrated experience as a hospital administrator or senior hospital executive with responsibility for cardiovascular service line operations, strategy, financial performance, and physician partnerships.
- Extensive leadership experience overseeing advanced cardiovascular programs, including LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) and Heart Transplant services.
- Demonstrated success leading complex cardiovascular operations, strategic planning, quality improvement, and financial management within a large health system.
Preferred
- Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related healthcare field.
- Experience leading cardiovascular services within an academic medical center or large tertiary/quaternary healthcare system.
- Experience leading regional service line growth, hospital expansion, or multi-campus cardiovascular programs.
Why University Health?
- Lead one of Texas' premier cardiovascular service lines during a period of unprecedented growth.
- Influence cardiovascular care across multiple hospitals and future expansions.
- Partner with nationally recognized physicians and executive leadership.
- Help shape the future of advanced heart failure, LVAD, heart transplant, and cardiovascular services for one of the nation's fastest-growing regions.
- Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of our community through innovation, excellence, and compassionate care.
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