Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Cardiovascular Medicine

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Interventional Cardiologist to join its growing academic program. The successful candidate will participate in an academic practice providing inpatient and outpatient care, with expertise in coronary interventions and either endovascular or structural heart interventions. The position offers opportunities to teach and mentor trainees, conduct research, and contribute to quality and safety initiatives while caring for a diverse patient population. The department aims to foster a positive, stable, and efficient work environment with collaborative academic interactions.

Requirements

MD degree or equivalent
Board certified or eligible in ABIM Cardiovascular Diseases with subspecialty certification (or eligibility) in Interventional Cardiology.
Completed an ACGME-accredited interventional cardiology fellowship.
Must possess or be eligible for full medical license in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pulmonary embolism response teams (PERT) is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with cardiovascular disease, with a focus on coronary, endovascular, and structural heart interventions.
Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, including percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), intravascular imaging, physiologic assessment, and structural interventions as credentialed.
Participate in the interventional cardiology on-call rotation, including STEMI activations, emergent procedures, and complex coronary interventions.
Bring added expertise in vascular medicine and peripheral interventions, advanced heart failure, and the use of mechanical circulatory support devices; experience with pulmonary embolism response teams (PERT) is highly valued.
Oversee pre- and post-procedure care, including risk assessment, patient counseling, and longitudinal follow-up in clinic.
Collaborate closely with cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure, electrophysiology, vascular medicine, and critical care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Provide same-day access when clinically indicated and ensure timely responsiveness to referring provider inquiries.
Participate in outreach activities and clinics to expand access to advanced cardiovascular care.
Teach and mentor general and interventional cardiology fellows during outpatient clinics.
Participate in didactic teaching sessions, case conferences, and journal clubs.
Contribute to curriculum development for cardiovascular education.
Supervise trainee documentation and ensure adherence to institutional standards.
Participate in clinical research projects, including patient recruitment for trials.
Publish scholarly articles, abstracts, or presentations in the field of cardiology.
Support quality improvement and AI-based projects in the section of interventional cardiology.
Document patient encounters promptly and accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Attend & engage in departmental and Institute meetings.
Collaborate with clinic management to optimize patient flow and access.
Participate in institutional committees as assigned.
Contribute to development of clinical protocols, pathways, and best practices.
Monitor clinical outcomes and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal healthcare regulations.
Maintain appropriate credentialing, licensure, and continuing medical education (CME) requirements.
Participate in peer review and morbidity/mortality conferences.
Attend & participate in national and regional cardiology conferences.
Engage in outreach to referring providers and community organizations.
Represent the institution in professional societies and advocacy efforts.