The Pediatric Heart Center of UT Health San Antonio, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time medical director of pediatric heart failure, transplant and mechanical circulatory support to develop a pediatric heart failure and heart transplant program.
The Pediatric Heart Center has been providing care to the children and adults in San Antonio and South Texas for over 30 years and is the only academic Heart Center in San Antonio serving Bexar County as well as South and West Texas with a catchment area of over 6 million people. San Antonio is one of the fastest growing cities in the US and is a family friendly city with picturesque neighborhoods, affordable housing and local attractions including the Alamo, River Walk, Sea World and a vibrant food scene.
The pediatric cardiology division is growing and has a strong and collegial relationship with our cardiothoracic surgeons. We have a committed cardiac critical care team, congenital cardiac unit and a growing pediatric transport program. There is growth potential with the building of a new Women's and Children's Hospital scheduled to open 2023. Cardiology faculty appointments will be engaged in the training of medical students, 35 pediatric residents and fellows from five pediatric fellowships including neonatology and critical care.
The ideal candidate would have experience in pediatric heart failure and transplant and the desire to build and grow a heart failure program. The position encompasses responsibilities in patient care including heart failure, pre- and post-transplant and VAD patients, all forms of mechanical circulatory support and ECMO and will work closely with the University Health Transplant Institute. Education and research are strongly encouraged and supported with access to a dedicated statistician and research team.
Qualifications for this position include:
- Successful completion of training in an accredited pediatric cardiology fellowship and pediatric heart failure fellowship or equivalent pediatric heart failure experience.
- Preference will be given applicants qualified to serve as an Organ Procurement and Transplant Network Primary Pediatric Heart Transplant Physician.
- Candidates should be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology
- Meet the requirement for medical licensure to practice in the State of Texas
Please send curriculum vitae and letters of recommendation to:
Ginnie Abarbanell, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Chief, Division of Pediatric Cardiology
University of Texas Health - San Antonio
E-mail: [email protected]
Academic rank, salary and benefits will be commensurate with training and experience. All faculty appointments are designed as security sensitive positions. UT Health offers a competitive salary, comprehensive insurance package, and a generous retirement plan.
Interested individuals should apply online at https://uthscsa.edu/hr/employment.asp . Requisition ID 22000298.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
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