Pediatric Cardiology Assistant/Associate Professor (Clinical)

UTHealth Houston; Texas; On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure clinical track at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor in the Children’s Heart Institute. A pediatric cardiologist is sought to join a diverse, internationally recognized team providing comprehensive care to children and adults with congenital heart defects.

Strong teaching and research activities are emphasized.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree or equivalent required for eligibility.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics is required or anticipated.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology is required or anticipated.
• Texas Medical License or eligibility for a Texas Faculty Temporary License is required.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in patient care to ensure high-quality outcomes in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Partner with cardiology subspecialties and surgeons to coordinate complex cases.
• Teach and mentor fellows, residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers.
• Engage in clinical or basic science research and scholarly activities.

Education

MD/DO degree, or equivalent

Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics, or equivalent

Board certified or eligible in Pediatric Cardiology, or equivalent

Texas Medical License or eligible for Texas Faculty Temporary License

Job description

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, a leading academic health center, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure clinical track at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor in the Children's Heart Institute.

The Children’s Heart Institute (CHI) is seeking a pediatric cardiologist to join our rapidly expanding team. The CHI team is very diverse and internationally recognized for providing patients with excellent quality cardiac care for children and adults with congenital heart defects. There are 25 cardiologists offering acute care, fetal, cardiac MR/CT, interventional, electrophysiology, heart failure, transplant, pulmonary hypertension, exercise physiology, preventive, and community cardiology services, along with 3 dedicated congenital heart surgeons. The hospital has a 20-bed dedicated cardiac ICU, 20 intermediate care beds, and a 120-bed NICU. Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital is ranked in the top 20 pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery programs in the 2025-2026 US News & World Report. The program has a robust general pediatric cardiology fellowship with advanced fellowships in fetal, CT/MRI, and CICU.

Candidates with experience will be preferred, although graduating fellows are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will contribute to the department's mission to educate health science professionals, discover and translate advances in the biomedical and social sciences, and model the best practices in clinical care and public health through research, teaching, clinical service, administrative activities, and other services. The position offers very competitive benefits and a compensation package commensurate with training and experience.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Actively participate in patient care to ensure the highest quality of care and patient outcomes in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, technologists, and support staff.
• Collaborate with other cardiology subspecialties, surgeons, and referring physicians to optimize patient care and outcomes.
• Teach and mentor fellows/residents/medical students/advanced care practitioners.
• Participate in clinical or basic science research and/or other scholarly activities.
  
  

Qualifications:

• MD/DO degree, or equivalent
• Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics, or equivalent
• Board certified or eligible in Pediatric Cardiology, or equivalent
• Texas Medical License or be eligible for a Texas Faculty Temporary License.
  
  

Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service, have the potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise, and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.