Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging

University of Texas at Austin - Dell Medical School.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin - Dell Medical School seeks a Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging to lead pediatric imaging within the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease. The role emphasizes clinical care, program development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with Radiology and UT Austin departments.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified in Pediatric Cardiology with expertise in Cardiac MRI and CT, plus leadership experience in high-volume imaging programs and a

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Pediatric Cardiology with Texas license eligibility.
• Extensive experience in Cardiac MRI and Cardiac CT.
• Leadership experience in advanced cardiac imaging, preferably at high-volume centers.
• Experience or education in medical administration and clinical research preferred.
• Eligible for faculty appointment at The University of Texas at Austin.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within the TCPCHD team and imaging services.
• Lead program development, growth, and quality initiatives for advanced cardiac imaging.
• Collaborate with Radiology and UT Austin departments to achieve goals.
• Oversee outpatient/inpatient services, supervision of providers, and hospital service.

Skills

Pediatric Cardiology

Cardiac Imaging

Leadership in imaging

Education

Board-certified Pediatric Cardiology

Tools

Cardiac MRI

Cardiac CT

Job description

Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging

College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School

Department: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery

Posted: Aug 4, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

The Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin and Dell Children's Medical Center (DCMC) is seeking a full-time pediatric cardiologist to serve as Medical Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging to support our rapidly growing team within the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease (TCPCHD). Extensive experience and expertise in axial imaging (Cardiac MRI and CT) is specifically desired for this role. Multidisciplinary and cross-departmental opportunities for clinical investigation, research, and program building are available and strongly encouraged.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing exceptional patient care, leadership, and innovation alongside our team of cardiologists and advanced practice providers. Although patient care is our primary focus, education and research are also encouraged and supported with access to dedicated research professionals including a statistician, research manager, and research coordinators. Our practice is located in central Austin, providing inpatient and outpatient support for all of central Texas and beyond.

The position encompasses responsibilities in patient care, administration, program development and growth, team building, safety, quality and access for imaging services. This position will work with the Chief of Pediatric Cardiology and the leadership of the TCPCHD to execute on yearly personal and programmatic goals focused on the fundamentals of extraordinary care. Close collaboration with the Department of Radiology and various departments from UT Health and The University of Texas at Austin are expected and supported. Routine patient care will include: Outpatient clinic, inpatient consultation, supervision of advanced practice providers, and hospital service.

Qualifications

• Interested individuals should be board-certified in Pediatric Cardiology and able to obtain an unrestricted Texas Medical License.

• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the field, specifically in the area of Cardiac MRI, Cardiac CT, and associated imaging modalities
• Preference will be given to those with experience at higher volume centers and demonstrated leadership roles in advanced imaging.
• Additional preference will be given to those with previous experience or education in medical administration and those who have clinical research experience.
• Eligible for faculty appointment at The University of Texas at Austin.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.