System Director For Advanced Heart Failure

University Health, based in San Antonio, is the only locally owned health system in the region and has been dedicated to delivering quality care for over 100 years. With nearly 11,000 employees and more than 1,200 physicians, the organization serves as the area’s sole Level I trauma center for both adults and children, and operates state‑designated maternal and neonatal intensive care centers.

As the region's premier academic health system, University Health is committed to patient‑centered care, innovation, outcomes‑based research, and medical education. For more information, visit  or follow University Health on social media.

This is a full‑time on‑site role for a System Director for Advanced Heart Failure, located in San Antonio, TX. The System Director will oversee the coordination and management of the Advanced Heart Failure Program, ensuring the delivery of evidence‑based, patient‑centered care. Responsibilities include developing and implementing clinical protocols, leading a multidisciplinary team, managing program operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

The incumbent will collaborate with leadership and clinical teams to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the growth of the program.

• Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to oversee multidisciplinary teams and program operations
• Comprehensive knowledge of advanced heart failure management, clinical protocols, and outcome‑based care
• Proficiency in healthcare quality standards, regulatory compliance, and process improvement
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities
• Experience in academic healthcare systems or related specialized healthcare programs is preferred
• Medical degree (MD or DO) with board certification in cardiology and heart failure
• Experience with advanced therapies such as VAD (Ventricular Assist Devices), transplant and ECMO