Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology

Baylor Scott & White Health; Bee Cave (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a fellowship-trained, board-certified/eligible Advanced Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist for our Advanced Heart Failure Transplant team serving the Greater Austin Region. The role focuses on inpatient and outpatient care, LVAD/HTx program, and collaboration with a 9-member AHF team across Round Rock, Lakeway, and Temple facilities.

Candidates must be UNOS qualified; opportunities for education and research are encouraged.

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.
• Predominant amount of time in Round Rock with outreach to Lakeway 1 or 2 days a week.
• Expected call 1:4 in Round Rock location (Recovery program).
• Expected call 6 weeks a year in Temple location (VAD/HTx program).
• Dedicated HF nurses and APP once a week with plans for expansion.

Responsibilities

• Duties include inpatient and outpatient heart failure and transplant consultation service.
• Inpatient rounding and VAD/HTx clinic with ECHO for VAD/HTx and invasive procedures (RHC, implantable PA monitor, endomyocardial biopsies) performed in Lakeway.

Skills

Board cert/eligibility

UNOS qualification

Education

Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure

Job description

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 Greater Austin Region. Our heart failure services, including remote monitoring, disease-specific approaches such as amyloidosis and sarcoidosis as well as heart transplant/ventricular assist devices, temporary MCS and our involvement in interdisciplinary programs are growing.

You will join a team of 9 advanced heart failure specialists that serve the advanced heart disease, replacement and recovery program at BSWH for Central Texas and Greater Austin. Our regional team currently supports approximately 200 temporary mechanical circulatory support devices and 50 heart replacements annually with a focus on quality and longitudinal well-being for our patients and caregivers. The advanced heart failure team supports interdisciplinary programs as part of a integrated-based approach including robust structural, surgical, and multimodality imaging team members.

The position is dedicated for expanding our advanced heart failure services for BSWH in the Greater Austin Region, focused on inpatient and outpatient services in Lakeway and Round Rock hospitals.

The candidate will have additional predominant inpatient service responsibilities related to the LVAD/HTx program with an expected inpatient rounding, VAD/HTx clinic, including ECHO for VAD/HTx and invasive procedures (RHC, Implantable PA monitor and endomyocardial biopsies) will be available to be performed in Lakeway.

Duties include inpatient and outpatient heart failure and transplant consultation service. Additional responsibilities may include ACGME education of Cardiology Fellows and rotating service on the inpatient cardiac transplant service at BSWH Round Rock and BSWH Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas

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.

Predominant amount of time in Round Rock with outreach to Lakeway 1 or 2 days a week

Expected call 1:4 in Round Rock location (Recovery program)

Expected call 6 weeks a year in Temple location (VAD/HTx program)

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 – Round Rock

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock has190 beds. Following a recent multi-million-dollar expansion that doubled the hospital’s capacity, the facility features 168 staffed acute care and ICU beds, and a total licensed capacity of 190 beds. It is a full-service community hospital and part of Baylor Scott & White Health, one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in Texas. The hospital provides comprehensive care across more than 40 specialties, supported by a strong network of affiliated clinics, specialty services, and a freestanding cancer center that enhance coordinated, patient-centered care.

The hospital is recognized for nursing excellence through Magnet designation, reflecting a commitment to high-quality care, teamwork, and professional nursing practice. Providers benefit from access to a large regional health system with broad clinical resources and collaborative support.

About Round Rock, Texas

Located just north of Austin, Round Rock is one of the fastest-growing communities in the United States and is widely recognized for its strong quality of life. The city offers highly rated schools, well-planned neighborhoods, and a family-friendly environment.

Residents enjoy abundant parks, recreation, and entertainment options, along with convenient access to Austin’s major employers, cultural amenities, and dining scene. With a strong local economy and suburban appeal, Round Rock offers an attractive balance of opportunity, community, and livability.

About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Lakeway

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lakeway is a 106-bed medical and surgical hospital with a team of caregivers that provides comprehensive, personalized, quality healthcare. The medical center offers a wide network of medical and surgical expertise and resources and is well-positioned to meet the primary care and emergency needs of the community while simultaneously establishing a center of excellence in complex brain, joint and spine conditions.

About Lakeway, Texas

Niche.com lists Lakeway as one of its “Best Suburbs to Live In Near Austin.” Situated on the shores of Lake Travis, Lakeway attracts families, young professionals and empty-nesters alike with its affluent, laid-back lake lifestyle. Residents and vacationers can enjoy tennis, golf, hiking and biking trails, a private airport, marinas, and a full-service hotel and spa. AreaVibes.com calls Lakeway “exceptionally livable,” noting low crime rates, sunny weather and a stable housing market. And Austin Monthly puts Lakeway at the top of its list as the best Austin neighborhood to live if you have a family, citing perfect location, top-notch schools, an abundance of dining and shopping and exceptional parks and recreation.

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.

This is an employed position with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, generous relocation, CME, and matching 401K.

Qualifications

Doctorate Degree in Medicine

Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board

Where Applicable- Employee shall be currently board certified in his or her specialty or demonstrate active pursuit of board certification as defined by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists

Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals list, indicating they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence.