Position SummaryThe Vice President of Cardiovascular Services provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the Heart & Vascular Service Line across the full continuum of care.
This includes:
- Cardiac Surgery
- Interventional Cardiology
- Diagnostic Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
- Vascular Services
- Non-Invasive Cardiology
- Structural Heart Programs
- Advanced Heart Failure Services
- LVAD Program
- Heart Transplant Program
- Outpatient and Ambulatory Cardiovascular Services
The Vice President is responsible for:
- Developing and executing a comprehensive cardiovascular service line strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
- Driving strategic growth, physician alignment, and market expansion.
- Leading innovation and transformation across inpatient and ambulatory cardiovascular services.
- Ensuring operational excellence, financial stewardship, and sustainable program growth.
- Advancing quality outcomes, patient safety, patient experience, and regulatory compliance.
- Building collaborative partnerships with executive leadership, physicians, and community stakeholders to position University Health as the regional leader in cardiovascular care.
Key Leadership Responsibilities- Develop and execute a comprehensive cardiovascular service line strategic plan.
- Lead program development and expansion across multiple hospitals and ambulatory settings.
- Provide executive oversight of advanced cardiovascular programs, including LVAD and Heart Transplant services.
- Partner with cardiovascular physician leaders to strengthen clinical integration and program growth.
- Oversee operational performance, budgeting, capital planning, forecasting, and return-on-investment initiatives.
- Utilize market intelligence and performance analytics to guide strategic decision-making.
- Develop outreach, business development, and marketing strategies to increase patient access and market share.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
QualificationsRequired- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas (or eligible for Texas licensure).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience within an acute care hospital or integrated health system.
- Demonstrated experience as a hospital administrator or senior hospital executive with responsibility for cardiovascular service line operations, strategy, financial performance, and physician partnerships.
- Extensive leadership experience overseeing advanced cardiovascular programs, including LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) and Heart Transplant services.
- Demonstrated success leading complex cardiovascular operations, strategic planning, quality improvement, and financial management within a large health system.
Preferred- Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related healthcare field.
- Experience leading cardiovascular services within an academic medical center or large tertiary/quaternary healthcare system.
- Experience leading regional service line growth, hospital expansion, or multi-campus cardiovascular programs.
