Full Job Description
Description
Specialization:
Cardiology Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Job Summary:
The Methodist Congenital Heart Institute and Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas seek an exceptional physician leader to serve as Medical Director of Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) and a core member of the leadership team within the Methodist Congenital Heart Program.
This distinguished role is embedded within a nationally recognized congenital heart institute and a thriving adult cardiology practice, the Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio. It offers a rare opportunity to lead a comprehensive ACHD program that spans the full continuum of congenital heart care-from infancy through adulthood-within a multidisciplinary and patient-centered environment.
The Medical Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction, clinical excellence, and continued growth of the ACHD program. This includes advancing innovative care models, fostering research and education, and integrating ACHD services across pediatric and adult platforms.
As a leader within the international HCA Congenital Heart Collaborative-which includes Methodist San Antonio, Medical City Dallas, Rocky Mountain Children's Hospital Denver, Sunrise Hospital Las Vegas, and Portland Hospital London, UK-the Director will have access to a robust network of shared expertise, collaborative research, and advanced resources. This consortium empowers the Director to influence ACHD practices regionally and contribute to a broader platform of excellence across the HCA system.
Key responsibilities include:
• Driving clinical excellence in adult congenital heart disease, ensuring seamless transitions of care from pediatric to adult services and maintaining the highest standards of patient outcomes.
• Leading recruitment efforts to attract top-tier ACHD specialists, advanced practice providers, and support staff to build a world-class multidisciplinary team.
• Fostering programmatic growth through innovative service line development, strategic partnerships, and expansion of regional outreach to meet the growing needs of the ACHD population.
• Championing academic and research initiatives, including collaboration with medical schools, participation in national and international congenital heart networks, and contributing to the advancement of ACHD knowledge and care.
• Engaging in business development activities to enhance visibility, strengthen referral relationships, and position the Institute as a leader in adult congenital heart care.
• Participating in the international HCA Congenital Heart Collaborative, contributing to global advancements in congenital heart disease across the lifespan.
This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic leader to make a lasting impact on the lives of patients with congenital heart disease-from childhood through adulthood-while advancing the mission of a nationally recognized congenital heart program.
Qualified Candidates:
• Board certification in adult congenital heart disease
• Demonstrated clinical excellence in adult congenital heart disease
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Collaborative approach to bridge multi-disciplinary care teams
• Commitment to advancing the field of adult congenital heart disease
Position Details & Incentive/Benefits Package:
• As the Medical Director of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, you will join a dedicated, passionate and collaborative team at the Methodist Congenital Heart Institute, including another board certified ACHD provider
• Lead and develop an ACHD clinic and work towards ACHD program certification
• Foster growth and innovation within the Methodist Congenital Heart Institute
• Participate in an international HCA Congenital Heart Collaborative
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient care
• Employed position with Physician Services
• Highly competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
About Methodist Congenital Heart Institute and Methodist Children's Hospital:
• The Methodist Congenital Heart Institute boasts sub-specialty expertise in Congenital Cardiac and Fetal Imaging, Interventional Cardiology, Inpatient Cardiology, Cardiac Intensive Care, and Adult Congenital Cardiology
• Largest congenital heart program in San Antonio for pediatrics and adults
• Largest adult heart failure program in South Texas with future plans for pediatric heart transplantation and advanced mechanical circulatory support
• 228-bed facility with seven pediatric operating suites within the 1037-bed Methodist Hospital campus
• 94 NICU beds and a 24-bed dedicated pediatric cardiovascular intensive care unit
• The congenital heart program enjoys an extensive catchment area and rapidly growing referral base in South and West Texas, with 40% of volume neonates
• First Level IV NICU in San Antonio and one of the largest in the region
• First pediatric aortic heart valve procedure in Texas
• Methodist Healthcare System is a 50-50 co-ownership between Methodist Healthcare Ministries, South Texas' largest non-public funding source of community health care, contributing $976 million since 1995; and HCA Healthcare, the nation's leading provider of healthcare services. Methodist Children's Hospital is one of the system's nine acute care hospitals
San Antonio is the nation's 7th largest city and home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity and green technologies. San Antonio's MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This growing city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmospheres for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax.
