Pediatric Heart Failure

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical Center in Austin, TX seeks a senior Pediatric Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist to support the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease. This is a leadership-forward role with emphasis on patient care, education, and program development.

The ideal candidate will bring board-certified pediatric cardiology expertise, proven leadership, and experience with heart failure, VADs, and transplant evaluation.

Qualifications

• Board-certified pediatric cardiology and eligible for Texas licensure.
• Extensive experience in heart failure, VADs, and transplant care.
• Experience in leadership roles and program development.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for pediatric heart failure and transplant patients.
• Lead and develop clinical programs within the TCPCHD.
• Supervise APPs and contribute to teaching and research.

Skills

Leadership experience

Heart failure management

Transplant care

VAD management

Education

MD/DO in pediatrics

Board-certified in Pediatric Cardiology

Job description

Pediatric Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist

College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School

Department: Department of Pediatrics

Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nationsleading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursuesinnovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence inhealthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary andinter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in theUT System and the first medical school established in nearly fivedecades by a member of the Association of American Universities, anorganization of leading public and private researchuniversities.

About The Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease

The Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin andDell Children's Medical Center (DCMC) is seeking a 4th full timePediatric Heart Failure/Transplant cardiologist to support ourrapidly growing team within the Texas Center for Pediatric andCongenital Heart Disease (TCPCHD), a collaboration between UTHealth Austin (the clinical practice of Dell Medical School) andDell Children's Medical Center, which was recently ranked No. 10 inthe nation for Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery in the2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best Children'sHospitals rankings.

About The Pediatric Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist Position

We are recruiting for an experienced senior level heartfailure/transplant cardiologist with opportunity for a leadershiprole. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providingexceptional patient care, leadership, and innovation alongside ourteam of cardiologists and advanced practice providers. Althoughpatient care is our primary focus, education and research are alsoencouraged and supported with access to dedicated researchprofessionals including a statistician, research manager, and research coordinators. Our practice is located in central Austin,providing inpatient and outpatient support for all of central Texasand beyond.

The position encompasses responsibilities in patient care,administration, program development and growth, team building,safety, quality and access for transplant services. This positionwill work with the Chief of Pediatric Cardiology and the leadershipof the TCPCHD to execute on yearly personal and programmatic goalsfocused on the fundamentals of extraordinary care. Closecollaboration with the Department of Pediatrics and variousdepartments from UT Health and The University of Texas at Austinare expected and supported. Routine patient care will include:Outpatient clinic, inpatient consultation, supervision of advancedpractice providers, and hospital service.

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Known for its excellent schools, lively music scene, superbcuisine, and international festivals such as South by Southwest.The city typically ranks among the country's best places to live.Nearby lakes and rivers as well as the beautiful adjacent TexasHill Country provide ample opportunities for outdooractivities.

Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that iswell rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individualswith excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, andpotential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic departmentin an innovative and growing medical school.

Qualifications

Required:

• Interested individuals should be board-certified in PediatricCardiology and able to obtain an unrestricted Texas MedicalLicense.

• The ideal candidate will have significant experience in thefield, including the full range of clinical care to includediagnosis and management of heart failure, ventricular assistdevices (VADs), heart transplant evaluation/listing, and managementof patients post-transplant
• Eligible for faculty appointment at The University of Texas atAustin. Salary and academic rank commensurate with experience.

Preferred:

• Preference will be given to those with experience at highervolume centers and demonstrated leadership roles.
• Additional preference will be given to those with previousexperience or education in medical administration and those whohave clinical research experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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