Division Chief - Division of Cardiology

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a visionary leader to head its Division of Cardiology. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of cardiovascular care, research, and education in a prestigious institution. The new Chief will lead a dedicated team, foster collaborative relationships, and drive innovative practices in a vibrant medical environment. With a focus on excellence, this position is ideal for an experienced cardiologist looking to make a significant impact in the field. Join a community committed to advancing healthcare and enhancing patient outcomes in the heart of Houston's Texas Medical Center.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of academic faculty experience with a record of scholarly accomplishments.
• Progressive management or leadership experience suitable for Professor rank.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversee excellence in research and patient care.
• Recruit, mentor, and support faculty development and training.

Skills

Board Certification in Cardiology

Leadership Experience

Mentoring Skills

Research Skills

Education

MD or equivalent

Advanced Subspecialty Training

Job description

Job Title: Division Chief - Division of Cardiology

Work Arrangement:

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range:

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule:

Summary

The Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston is seeking a new Chief for the Division of Cardiology. The Division of Cardiology at BCM is renowned for its comprehensive cardiovascular care and cutting-edge research including advanced treatments for heart failure, structural heart disease, electrophysiology, congenital heart conditions, and lipid disorders. The Division is comprised of 64 faculty and 51 fellows working in three adult practice pavilions: Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, and Ben Taub Hospital.

Baylor College of Medicine recently announced a historic integration between BCM and Texas Heart Institute. This integration will expand the college's reach in cardiovascular patient care, research, and education.

The new Chief will provide strategic leadership to a nationally recognized section, fostering and overseeing excellence and growth in translational research, patient care, and education. The Chief will be responsible for recruitment, mentoring and supporting faculty development, and clinical and research training of fellows, residents, and medical students. The Chief is also expected to grow collaborative relationships with affiliated hospitals and healthcare organizations.

Candidates must be board certified in Cardiology, ideally with advanced subspecialty training, have at least 10 years of experience as an academic faculty, a record of scholarly accomplishments, and progressive management or leadership experience that would qualify for the rank of Associate or full Professor of Medicine.

BCM is a health sciences university that creates knowledge and applies science and discoveries to further education, healthcare, and community service. BCM is located within Houston's Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical center.

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Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care.