Cardiovascular Medicine - Open Rank/Open Track Faculty

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

About The Position

UTMB Health is hiring open-rank/open-track faculty in cardiovascular medicine to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with cardiac arrhythmias and conduction disorders. The role performs diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures, participates in EP call, oversees procedural care and follow-up, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes and expand access to advanced electrophysiology services. The faculty member teaches and mentors trainees, contributes to electrophysiology curriculum development, and participates in clinical research, trials, scholarly publication, and quality-improvement initiatives. Administrative work includes accurate EMR documentation, participation in meetings and committees, improving access and scheduling, and contributing to clinical protocols and practice guidelines. The role also supports clinical quality, safety, regulatory compliance, professional development, and community engagement. Salary is commensurate with experience. UTMB Health is an equal opportunity employer and takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

MD degree or equivalent.
Board certified or eligible in ABIM Cardiovascular Diseases, with subspecialty certification or eligibility in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.
Completion of an ACGME-accredited electrophysiology fellowship.
Must possess or be eligible for a full medical license in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with cardiac arrhythmias and conduction disorders.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures, including catheter ablation, device implantation and extraction, and complex atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia ablations.
Participate in the electrophysiology call rotation, including urgent arrhythmia management, inpatient consultations, and emergency procedures.
Oversee pre- and post-procedure care, including risk assessment, patient counseling, device management, and longitudinal follow-up.
Collaborate with interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure, cardiac surgery, general cardiology, and critical care teams.
Respond to referring provider inquiries and support access to urgent arrhythmia care, outreach efforts, and regional clinics.
Teach and mentor fellows, residents, and medical students; participate in didactic teaching, case-based learning, journal clubs, and simulation training.
Contribute to curriculum development in cardiac electrophysiology education and supervise trainee documentation.
Participate in clinical research, investigator-initiated studies, and multicenter clinical trials related to arrhythmia management, ablation technologies, and device therapies.
Publish scholarly work, present at scientific meetings, and support quality improvement and technology-driven initiatives.
Document patient encounters accurately and promptly in the EMR; participate in departmental and Institute meetings and assigned committees.
Collaborate on patient access and procedure scheduling and contribute to clinical protocols and evidence-based practice guidelines.
Monitor clinical outcomes and participate in performance improvement, peer review, morbidity and mortality conferences, and device registry quality initiatives.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and maintain credentialing, licensure, and CME requirements.
Attend professional conferences, maintain relationships with referring physicians and community partners, and represent UTMB in professional societies, task forces, and advocacy efforts.