Austin Heart Failure & Transplant Program Leader

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunity

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Signing incentives

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare in Austin, TX seeks an accomplished, fellowship-trained Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist to lead the development and growth of a de novo transplant program within a major regional cardiovascular platform.

The role focuses on building capacity across heart failure, LVAD, cardiogenic shock, and post-transplant care, with market-level leadership, mentorship, and the opportunity for directorship.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
• Fellowship training in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology required.
• Experience in heart transplantation, LVAD, and advanced heart failure program development.
• Texas medical license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, launch, and growth of an adult heart transplant and advanced heart failure program in Austin, Texas.
• Standardize care, mentor teams, and establish a culture of accountability from first patient evaluation forward.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to build a de novo transplant program within a large cardiovascular platform.

Skills

Leadership

Program development

Mentoring teams

Building referral networks

Influence-based leadership

Clinical excellence

Education

Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Board certification/eligibility in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Texas medical license

Job description

St. David's HealthCare in Austin, TX seeks an accomplished, fellowship-trained Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist to lead the development and growth of a de novo transplant program within a major regional cardiovascular platform.

The role focuses on building capacity across heart failure, LVAD, cardiogenic shock, and post-transplant care, with market-level leadership, mentorship, and the opportunity for directorship.