Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist Faculty Opportunity at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) South of Houston/Galveston, TX

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) – Galveston, Texas is a $2.2 billion health science center comprising five hospitals, an extensive network of outpatient clinics, and schools of medicine, nursing, health professions, public and population health, and a graduate school of biomedical sciences. UTMB has a long and remarkable history of advancing health sciences education, research, and patient care. It was the first academic health center in Texas and is home to the state’s first schools of medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences. UTMB is also home to the Galveston National Laboratory, one of only two laboratories conducting research at the BSL‑4 level in the U.S. Overall research funding has increased 20% over the past five years to $132 million and UTMB ranks 54th nationally in NIH funding among medical schools. UTMB also ranks as a five‑star hospital by Vizient for superior performance in providing high‑quality care.

Heart Failure‑Transplant Cardiologist Faculty Opportunity: The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at UTMB Health in Galveston seeks an advanced Heart Failure and VAD/Transplant cardiologist to join its robust academic cardiology practice at the level of Assistant or higher (all academic ranks welcome). The candidate will become an integral part of our growing Department and the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute (SHVI) and will work in a well‑managed practice with inpatient and outpatient clinical duties and a growing Heart Transplant and VAD program. The position may include a start‑up research package and dedicated protected time for scholarly activities, adjusted according to the candidate’s prior research experience, academic achievements, and investigative interests. The department now includes 33 faculty physicians and serves as the professional home for 32 fellows. Faculty enjoy the strong institutional support and infrastructure of UTMB Health, including four hospitals and numerous ambulatory clinics across the region. The department is committed to maintaining a positive, stable, and efficient work environment.

Requirements

• Board certified or eligible in ABIM
• Completed a structured heart failure fellowship
• Able to obtain a valid Texas state medical license
• Expertise in conducting clinical research trials is a plus but not required
• Exceptional communicator with superior people skills, positive attitude, and genuine desire to benefit patients through academic heart failure cardiology

Compensation

A generous base salary is offered, based upon academic rank and experience, with an obtainable RVU bonus program. Additional benefits include a relocation allowance, a superior family benefits program, and an unsurpassed state retirement program.

Living in South Houston and Galveston

Information about living in the South Houston and Galveston service area can be found on the UTMB Living Website:

Application

Send a Cover Letter and current Curriculum Vitae (CV) to Skott Harrington – View email address on click.appcast.io.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.