Cardiology Physician

UT Health Texas Medical Center - Houston seeks an Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Cardiologist to join a growing team in an Adult Congenital Heart Association-accredited comprehensive care ACHD center. The Center has a team of well-renowned congenital cardiologists, interventionalists, surgeons, imagers, anesthesiologists, and pulmonologists who work collaboratively to manage patients with complex congenital diseases.

Opportunity Highlights

• Inpatient ACHD consultative services in a well-renowned adult cardiovascular program
• Opportunity to establish an ACHD inpatient service to manage adult congenital heart disease patients
• Outpatient adult congenital clinics that serve as regional referral centers from the metro Houston area and outlying states
• Busy and well-established pediatric congenital heart disease program that is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report
• Well respected High-Risk OB services
• Well-recognized Aortopathy team
• Large patient panel coming from all over the US and the world for advanced diagnosis and innovative treatments
• Care for ACHD patients with an end-stage disease requiring heart failure and transplantation
• Be an active member of the adult congenital heart disease transplant team
• Interest in ACHD heart failure and transplant and clinical or basic science research will be highly considered
• Opportunity for flexibility and to participate in teaching activities and other departmental initiatives

Community Highlights

• A leading cultural and culinary destination, Houston is America's fourth-largest city. You'll find world-class dining, arts, shopping, and nightlife in this cosmopolitan location known for its diversity. Visit the Historic Heights, the museum district, and the exciting Space Center Houston.Houston has an overall grade of A- and is one of the Best Cities to Raise a Family in America ( Niche ).No state income tax in Texas, an affordable cost of living lower than the national average, and a thriving economy
• Named a Best Place to Live and a Best Place to Retire by US News
• Beautiful homes in inviting neighborhoods and excellent schools a wonderful place for families and individuals alike
• Plenty of outdoor recreation, including waterfront activities along the Gulf Coast
• Houston is home to approximately 12,000 restaurants with cuisine from more than 70 countries
• An array of amenities, including an international airport and a thriving sports scene
• Houston is a past recipient of "Best City in America," "Best City to Live in America," and "Top City for Jobs".