Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology

Advanced Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a fellowship trained, board certified/board eligible, Advanced Heart Failure Transplant Cardiologist for our Advanced Heart Failure Transplant team for the Greater Austin Region. Our heart failure services, including remote monitoring, disease‑specific approaches such as amyloidosis and sarcoidosis as well as heart transplant/ventricular assist devices, temporary MCS and our involvement in interdisciplinary programs are growing.

You will join a team of 9 advanced heart failure specialists that serve the advanced heart disease, replacement and recovery program at BSWH for Central Texas and Greater Austin. Our regional team currently supports approximately 200 temporary mechanical circulatory support devices and 50 heart replacements annually with a focus on quality and longitudinal well‑being for our patients and caregivers. The advanced heart failure team supports interdisciplinary programs as part of a integrated‑based approach including robust structural, surgical, and multimodality imaging team members.

The position is dedicated for expanding our advanced heart failure services for BSWH in the Greater Austin Region, focused on inpatient and outpatient services in Lakeway and Round Rock hospitals.

The candidate will have additional predominant inpatient service responsibilities related to the LVAD/HTx program with an expected inpatient rounding, VAD/HTx clinic, including ECHO for VAD/HTx and invasive procedures (RHC, Implantable PA monitor and endomyocardial biopsies) will be available to be performed in Lakeway.

Duties include inpatient and outpatient heart failure and transplant consultation service. Additional responsibilities may include ACGME education of Cardiology Fellows and rotating service on the inpatient cardiac transplant service at BSWH Round Rock and BSWH Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas.

• Must be UNOS qualified for the care of patients with cardiac transplants.
• An interest in education and research is encouraged, but not essential.
• Provide coverage for Transplant, inpatient and outpatient services.
• Predominant amount of time in Lakeway.
• Expected call 1:4 in Round Rock location (Recovery program)
• Expected call 6 weeks a year in Temple location (VAD/HTx program)
• Dedicated HF nurses and APP once a week with plans for expansion.
• Opportunity to perform Cath lab procedures (i.e., right heart catheterization, implantable pulmonary artery monitors) and read ECHO for VAD and Heart Transplant

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lakeway is a full‑service community hospital and part of Baylor Scott & White Health, one of the largest not‑for‑profit healthcare systems in Texas. The hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical care with specialized expertise in brain, joint, and spine conditions. Notable distinctions include Magnet recognition for nursing excellence, Level IV Trauma designation, Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) designation, and Advanced Spine Certification from DNV.

Providers benefit from a collaborative care environment, advanced clinical resources, and the support of a strong regional healthcare network.

Located along the shores of Lake Travis just west of Austin, Lakeway offers an exceptional quality of life with the perfect balance of natural beauty and modern amenities. Residents enjoy access to outdoor recreation, including boating, hiking, biking, and golf, along with highly regarded schools and a welcoming community atmosphere. With its proximity to Austin’s employment, cultural, and entertainment opportunities, Lakeway provides an attractive lifestyle for professionals and…