Advanced Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist

Advanced Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a fellowship trained, board certified/board eligible, Advanced Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist for our Advanced Heart Failure Transplant team for the Temple Region. Our heart failure services, including heart transplant/ventricular assist devices, ECMO, and an interdisciplinary shock team are growing.

You will join a team of 8 advanced heart failure specialists. Our team currently supports approximately 50 heart replacements annually and has a focus on quality and longitudinal well-being for our patients. The advanced heart failure team supports the Central Texas Region and is part of a team including robust structural, surgical, imaging and critical care team members.

Duties include inpatient and outpatient heart failure and transplant consultation service. Additional responsibilities may include ACGME education of Cardiology Fellows and Internal Medicine Residents and rotating service on the inpatient cardiac transplant service at BSWH Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas. Faculty appointment through Baylor College of Medicine at rank commensurate with academic experience is expected, and involvement with the education of medical students is variable dependent on interest.

Qualifications

* Must be UNOS qualified for the care of patients with cardiac transplants.

* An interest in education and research is encouraged, but not essential.

* Provide coverage for Transplant, inpatient and outpatient services.

* Expected call 6 - 8 weeks a year in Temple location

* Dedicated HF nurses and APP once a week with plans for expansion.

* Opportunity to perform Cath lab procedures (i.e. right heart catheterization, implantable pulmonary artery monitors) and read ECHO for VAD and Heart Transplant

About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple is a flagship teaching hospital and part of Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in Texas. The hospital serves as a major tertiary and referral center for Central Texas and offers comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency care across a wide range of specialties. It is also a key academic site with multiple residency and fellowship programs, supporting physician education and clinical training.

The hospital is recognized nationally for excellence in teaching and clinical care, and serves as a cornerstone of an integrated regional health system that includes specialty hospitals, outpatient clinics, and a broad network of care sites. It was named the #1 Hospital with a Cardiovascular Teaching Program by Fortune Magazine in 2025, based on patient experience, patient outcomes, and cost of care.

About Temple, Texas

Located in Central Texas between Dallas and Austin, Temple offers a lower cost of living and a relaxed lifestyle with convenient access to major metropolitan areas. The community is known for its strong healthcare presence, growing economy, and family-friendly environment.

Residents enjoy parks, museums, cultural attractions, and a revitalized downtown, along with easy access to outdoor recreation and nearby cities. Temple provides a balanced lifestyle with affordability, community connection, and regional opportunity.

About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest health systems in the United States. The integrated network includes hospitals, specialty clinics, outpatient facilities, and an academic research institute, providing comprehensive care across a broad range of medical specialties.

Known for its commitment to innovation, research, and patient-centered care, Baylor Scott & White offers providers access to a collaborative network, advanced clinical resources, and opportunities to practice within one of the state's most respected healthcare organizations.

Please apply online at jobs.BSWhealth.com Contact Deborah Dixon, CPRP, Executive Physician Recruiter at View email address on click.appcast.io .