VP, Cardiovascular Services — Strategic Growth & Innovation

University Health Careers; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health seeks a visionary Vice President of Cardiovascular Services to lead a major service line across a multi-hospital system in South Texas. This executive role oversees Cardiac Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Diagnostic Cardiology, and related programs across inpatient and ambulatory settings.

The role emphasizes strategic growth, innovation, operational and financial accountability, quality outcomes, patient safety, and regulatory compliance within a mission-driven academic

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Current RN license in Texas (or eligible for Texas licensure).
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience in acute care.
• Experience as hospital administrator or senior hospital executive with cardiovascular service line operations, strategy, financial performance, and physician partnerships.
• Extensive leadership overseeing LVAD and Heart Transplant programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive cardiovascular service line strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Drive strategic growth, physician alignment, and market expansion.
• Lead innovation and transformation across inpatient and ambulatory cardiovascular services.
• Ensure operational excellence, financial stewardship, and sustainable program growth.
• Advance quality outcomes, patient safety, patient experience, and regulatory compliance.
• Build collaborative partnerships with executive leadership, physicians, and community stakeholders to position University Health as the regional leader in cardiovascular care.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Healthcare strategy

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN

Job description

University Health seeks a visionary Vice President of Cardiovascular Services to lead a major service line across a multi-hospital system in South Texas. This executive role oversees Cardiac Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Diagnostic Cardiology, and related programs across inpatient and ambulatory settings.

The role emphasizes strategic growth, innovation, operational and financial accountability, quality outcomes, patient safety, and regulatory compliance within a mission-driven academic