BC/BE Advanced Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologists

Baylor Scott & White Health; Lakeway (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks Advanced Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologists for their teams in Lakeway and Temple, Texas. As part of a leading health system, you'll contribute to cutting-edge cardiac care while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a vibrant, thriving community famously known for its charming landscapes and rich culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life balance

Competitive salary

Productivity bonus

Moving allowance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan with up to 8% employer match

Qualifications

• Must be UNOS qualified for cardiac transplant care.
• Interest in education and research encouraged but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and outpatient heart failure consultations.
• Coverage for transplant, inpatient, and outpatient services.

Skills

Cardiac transplant care

Education

Research

Education

UNOS qualification for cardiac transplant care

Job description

Advanced Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologists Lakeway and Temple Texas

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking BC/BE Advanced Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologists for our Advanced Heart Failure Transplant team in the Greater Austin and Temple Regions. Our services include remote monitoring, disease-specific approaches such as amyloidosis and sarcoidosis, as well as heart transplant/ventricular assist devices, temporary MCS, and involvement in interdisciplinary programs.

You will join a team of 9 specialists serving the advanced heart disease, replacement, and recovery program at BSWH for Central Texas and Greater Austin. Our regional team supports approximately 200 temporary mechanical circulatory support devices and 50 heart replacements annually, focusing on quality and long-term well-being for patients and caregivers.

The team supports interdisciplinary programs with a comprehensive approach including structural, surgical, and multimodality imaging specialists. The candidate will have inpatient responsibilities related to the LVAD/HTx program, including rounding, VAD/HTx clinics, ECHO for VAD/HTx, and invasive procedures such as RHC, implantable PA monitors, and endomyocardial biopsies.

Highlights of the Greater Austin Region – Lakeway Position

Responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient heart failure and transplant consultations. Additional duties may involve 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 cardiac transplant care.
• An interest in education and research is encouraged but not required.
• Provide coverage for transplant, inpatient, and outpatient services.
• Majority of time in Lakeway.
• Expected call 1:4 in Round Rock (Recovery program).
• Expected call 6 weeks/year in Temple (VAD/HTx program).
• Dedicated HF nurses and APPs once a week, with plans for expansion.
• Opportunities to perform cath lab procedures and read ECHO for VAD and transplant patients.

Highlights of the Temple Region Position

Responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient heart failure and transplant consultations, ACGME education, and rotating service at BSWH Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas.

Qualifications

• Must be UNOS qualified for cardiac transplant care.
• Interest in education and research encouraged but not essential.
• Provide coverage for transplant and general services.
• Outreach rotations may include Waco, College Station, Round Rock, or Killeen.
• Call 1:6 or 1:8.

Benefits

These are employed opportunities with a comprehensive benefits package, including work-life balance, competitive salary, productivity bonus, moving allowance, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement plan with up to 8% employer match, and no state income tax.

About BSWH and Central Texas

Central Texas, known as the Texas Hill Country, features rolling hills, fine wine, and authentic Texas cuisine. The region boasts large cities like San Antonio and Austin, top universities, and is a popular retirement destination with a strong economy, no state income tax, and a lower cost of living. It offers a blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is Texas's largest non-profit health system and among the largest in the U.S. Committed to innovation, collaboration, integrity, and compassionate care, BSWH aims to serve all people through personalized health and wellness, education, and research, guided by Christian values. Joining our team means answering a calling!

Our physician-led culture fosters excellence, collegiality, and access to advanced technology and resources. Recognition by U.S. News & World Report reflects our dedication to high-quality, safe, and humane care.