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Posted: 30-Sep-25
Location: Lakeway, Texas
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Internal Number: 25005305_rxr-2
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
Qualifications
· 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
About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Lakeway
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway is a 106-bed medical and surgical hospital with a team of caregivers that provides comprehensive, personalized, quality healthcare. The medical center offers a wide network of medical and surgical expertise and resources and is well-positioned to meet the primary care and emergency needs of the community while simultaneously establishing a center of excellence in complex brain, joint and spine conditions.
About the Community
Niche.com lists Lakeway as one of its "Best Suburbs to Live In Near Austin." Situated on the shores of Lake Travis, Lakeway attracts families, young professionals and empty-nesters alike with its affluent, laid-back lake lifestyle. Residents and vacationers can enjoy tennis, golf, hiking and biking trails, a private airport, marinas, and a full-service hotel and spa. AreaVibes.com calls Lakeway "exceptionally livable," noting low crime rates, sunny weather and a stable housing market. And Austin Monthly puts Lakeway at the top of its list as the best Austin neighborhood to live if you have a family, citing perfect location, top-notch schools, an abundance of dining and shopping and exceptional parks and recreation.
About Baylor Scott & White Health
BENEFITS
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
· Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
· 401 (k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
· Tuition Reimbursement
· PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctorate Degree in Medicine
- Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board
- Where Applicable- Employee shall be currently board certified in his or her specialty or demonstrate active pursuit of board certification as defined by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists
Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades? America?s 250 Best Hospitals list, indicating they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence.