Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Faculty Opportunities University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) South of Houston/Galveston, TX The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at UTMB Health
has expanded significantly in recent years and now includes 33 faculty physicians (3 Electrophysiology, 5 Advanced Heart Failure, 8 Interventional, and 17 General Cardiology). The department also serves as the professional home for 32 fellows (26 in General Cardiology, 3 in Advanced Heart Failure, and 3 in Interventional Cardiology). 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. The selected candidate will benefit from highly collaborative and intellectually stimulating interactions with faculty colleagues, fellows, and staff. Interest and experience in clinical research endeavors are highly desirable, though not required. The Department is actively seeking the following Faculty Candidates: General Cardiologist -
The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at UTMB Health, seeks a General Cardiologist to join its robust, academic cardiology practice at the level of Assistant Professor or higher (all Academic ranks welcome). The successful candidate will become an integral part of our growing cardiology program and will work in a well-managed and robust cardiology practice. The successful candidate must be willing to educate and mentor residents, fellows and medical students who will rotate through the program. Successful candidates must be board certified (or BE) in ABIM and will have completed a General Cardiology Fellowship program. They must also be able to obtain a valid, unrestricted Texas state medical license. Interest and experience in clinical research endeavors are a plus but not required. Heart Failure-Transplant Cardiologist -
The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at UTMB Health, 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 successful 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, robust cardiology practice with inpatient and outpatient clinical duties and a growing Heart Transplant and VAD program. The successful candidate should be board certified or eligible in ABIM, have undergone a structured heart failure fellowship and be able to obtain a valid Texas state medical license. Expertise in conducting clinical research trials is a plus but not required. Advanced Cardiac-Imaging Cardiologist
- The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at UTMB Health, seeks an Advanced Cardiac Imaging cardiologist to join its robust, academic cardiology practice at the level of Assistant Professor or higher (all Academic ranks welcome). The ideal candidate will have experience in multimodality imaging with requirement to have Level 3 fellowship training in Cardiac MRI and Cardiac CT. Structural echocardiography experience is preferred as well as board certifications in Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology. The successful candidate will join the Sealy Heart & Vascular Institute (SHVI) as an integral member of our team and will practice within a well-established, efficiently managed cardiology program. The position will have a primary clinical focus on advanced cardiac imaging - including cardiac MRI and CT - with a limited role in inpatient consultative services and a modest ambulatory clinic presence. The successful candidate should be board certified or eligible in ABIM, have undergone a structured advanced cardiac imaging fellowship and be able to obtain a valid Texas state medical license. Interventional Cardiologist
- The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine UTMB Health, seeks an Interventional Cardiologist to join its growing academic cardiology practice (all Academic ranks welcome). The successful 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, high-quality and robust multi-faceted cardiology practice with a large Cath Lab procedural volume. Besides coronary interventional skills, endovascular interventional skills are highly desired - and priority will be given to candidates with endovascular interventional skills and experience in the treatment of PAD. Additional experience in one or more of the following areas is also preferred: CHIP (Complex and High-Risk PCI), interventional heart failure, and/or catheter-based pulmonary embolism interventions. The Department is home to an ACGME-accredited Interventional Cardiology Fellowship program training 3 fellows per year. Successful candidates must be board certified (or BE) in ABIM and will have completed a General and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship program. They must also be able to obtain a valid, unrestricted Texas state medical license. Electrophysiology Cardiology -
The Cardiovascular Medicine Division at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is actively recruiting an Electrophysiology Cardiologist at any rank for its expanding Division. The successful candidate will become an integral part of our growing Division and will work in a well-managed and robust multifaceted cardiology practice with a large EP procedural volume. The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is rapidly expanding with >25 physicians currently, with a faculty practice group that enjoys the excellent infrastructure of UTMB health with its 4 Hospitals and numerous health clinics. The successful candidate will be expected to expand our clinical programs as well as to provide clinical care to patients at all campuses including the main UTMB campus in Galveston and its satellite location at the Clear Lake campus. All faculty members will also be expected/willing to mentor residents, fellows and medical students who rotate through the program. Successful candidates must be board certified (or BE) in ABIM and as well in Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) and will have completed a General Cardiology Fellowship program. They must also be able to obtain a valid unrestricted Texas state medical license. Compensation:
A generous base salary is offered and is 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, Texas:
Information about living in the South Houston and Galveston service area can be found on the UTMB Living Website: utmbliving/
