VP, Cardiovascular Services — Growth & Innovation Leader

University Health; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in South Texas is seeking a visionary Vice President of Cardiovascular Services to lead one of its most critical service lines and drive strategic growth across multiple hospitals and ambulatory settings.

The role requires extensive executive leadership within an acute care system, deep expertise in LVAD and heart transplant programs, and a track record of physician partnerships and financial stewardship.

Qualifications

• BSN required and Texas RN license or eligible.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive executive leadership in acute care or health system.
• Experience as hospital administrator with cardiovascular service line operations, strategy, financial performance, and physician partnerships.
• Experience overseeing LVAD and Heart Transplant programs.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder partnership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Heart & Vascular service line across the full continuum of care.
• Drive growth, physician alignment, and market expansion.
• Oversee operations, budgeting, capital planning, forecasting, and ROI initiatives.
• Ensure quality outcomes, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, physicians, and community stakeholders to position University Health as the regional leader in cardiovascular care.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Physician partnerships

Quality improvement

Education

BSN

Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration

Job description

University Health in South Texas is seeking a visionary Vice President of Cardiovascular Services to lead one of its most critical service lines and drive strategic growth across multiple hospitals and ambulatory settings.

The role requires extensive executive leadership within an acute care system, deep expertise in LVAD and heart transplant programs, and a track record of physician partnerships and financial stewardship.