Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Cardiovascular Medicine

JOB DESCRIPTION: 
The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health), Galveston, Texas, seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Interventional Cardiologist to join its growing academic program at the title of Assistant or Associate Professor. The position is available in the coming 6-12 months.
 

The successful candidate will participate in an academic rapidly expanding practice that provides both inpatient and outpatient care, with expertise in coronary interventions and either endovascular or structural heart interventions. The practice is supported by the excellent infrastructure of UTMB Health, including a robust multidisciplinary team and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. This position offers opportunities to teach and mentor trainees (including the 3 fellows in our accredited interventional cardiology fellowship), conduct research, and contribute to quality and safety initiatives while caring for a diverse patient population.
 

Our department strives to create and maintain a positive, stable, and efficient work environment. The successful candidate will enjoy highly collaborative and stimulating academic interactions with the faculty, fellows, and staff.

The following outlines the professional responsibilities for an Interventional Cardiologist within the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). These duties align with UTMB’s mission of excellence in patient care, education, research, and community engagement.

Interested parties are invited to visit our website at https://www.utmb.edu/cardiovascular-medicine for more information.
Founded in 1891, UTMB Health is the first medical school in the state of Texas and has excelled in all three aspects of academic medicine—education, research, and patient care. UTMB is located on Galveston Island, just 60 miles south of Houston. The island offers abundant wildlife and tranquil beaches. UTMB Health is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Clinical Care

•  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.
   

Academic & Teaching Responsibilities

• 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.
   

Research & Scholarly Activity

• 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.
   

Administrative Duties

• 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.
   

Quality, Safety, & Compliance

• 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.
   

Professional Development & Community Engagement

• 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.
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience. 
 

SUPERVISOR
Hani Jneid, MD
 

Nominations and letters of intent, including curriculum vitae, can be submitted in confidence to:
Hani Jneid, M.D.
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
University of Texas Medical Branch
(5.106K) 301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-0570
Email: hajneid@utmb.edu 
 

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.