Vice President, Heart & Vascular Services

At University Health, we are advancing the future of healthcare across South Texas. As we expand our footprint with new hospitals and growing specialty services, we are seeking a visionary Vice President of Cardiovascular Services to lead one of our most critical and high-impact service lines.

This is a rare opportunity to shape cardiovascular care delivery across a nationally recognized, mission-driven academic health system serving a diverse and rapidly growing community in San Antonio.

The 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Lead one of Texas' premier cardiovascular service lines during a period of unprecedented growth.
• Influence cardiovascular care across multiple hospitals and future expansions.
• Partner with nationally recognized physicians and executive leadership.
• Help shape the future of advanced heart failure, LVAD, heart transplant, and cardiovascular services for one of the nation's fastest-growing regions.
• Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of our community through innovation, excellence, and compassionate care.