Surgical Director of Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Program

Description Specialization:Cardiothoracic SurgeryJob Summary:Methodist Hospital, Heart and Lung transplant Institute, is one of the leading centers in Texas for advanced heart failure therapies, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support (MCS). As one of the region’s top-performing programs, we are proud of our strong outcomes, innovative therapies, and comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to patient care. We are seeking an accomplished Cardiothoracic Surgeon to serve as the Surgical Director of the Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Program, providing strategic leadership and advancing excellence in surgical care, program growth, and innovation.  Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic and clinical leadership for the surgical component of the Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Program.Collaborate with the Medical Director, heart failure cardiologists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.Perform heart transplants, LVAD implantations, and other advanced cardiac surgical procedures.Oversee surgical protocols, quality metrics, and program development initiatives.Participate in recruitment, mentorship, and education of surgical staff and trainees.Engage in research, clinical trials, and academic activities as desired. Qualified Candidates: Board-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery.Significant experience in heart transplantation and durable/temporary MCS implantation.Demonstrated leadership ability and track record of excellence in surgical outcomes and program development.Eligible for medical licensure in Texas.Commitment to advancing innovation, research, and education in advanced heart failure and transplantation.Unrestricted full Texas licensed (or eligible) Benefits Package: Competitive salaryComprehensive benefit package that includes health and dental coverageRelocation assistancePaid malpractice About Methodist Heart and the Methodist Healthcare System: Methodist Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in South Texas performing cardiothoracic transplant & MCS. 39 operating rooms including a dedicated CVOR with 5 operating suites1048 beds with over 160 ICU beds including a dedicated Heart and Lung Transplant ICUMethodist Heart Hospital consistently performs more open-heart surgeries than any other hospital in San Antonio, making it the busiest program in the regionLargest Heart Transplant program in South Texas, saving over 500 livesSouth Texas’ only comprehensive Aortic Aneurysm ProgramOver 3,000 TAVR procedures performed; 400 annuallyLung transplant program established in 2021Over 150 ECMOs annuallyOver 1600 open heart surgeries each yearPrograms include VATS minimally invasive thoracic surgery and lung nodule programOver 90 cardiology physicians in Methodist Physician Practices4 cath labs and 3 electrophysiology labsFive accredited chest pain centersTwo heart failure clinicsMethodist Healthcare System is the largest provider of health care in South and Central Texas with 28 facilities, including ten acute care hospitals serving over 95,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annually  San Antonio, the 7th largest city in the United States, offers an exceptional blend of professional opportunity and quality of life. With a rapidly growing job market and a strong healthcare sector, the city is a hub for career advancement and innovation. Residents enjoy easy access to the scenic Texas Hill Country, known for its outdoor recreation, wineries, and charming small towns. San Antonio’s affordability, cultural richness, and expanding infrastructure make it an ideal place to grow both personally and professionally Additional Information: - Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery - Location: San Antonio, Texas, United States - Contact: About the Company: Chartered in 1955, Methodist Hospital is the pioneer facility of the new world-renowned South Texas Medical Center.  Opened in 1963, Methodist Hospital has grown to be the flagship facility of the Methodist Healthcare System, San Antonio's largest and most preferred health care provider. Methodist Hospital maintains this excellent reputation with a commitment to the hospital's needs by exceeding their expectations.  With 672 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. Methodist Hospital is San Antonio's largest private hospital, as well as the largest provider of health care to rural communities in South Texas and international patients from Mexico. In the late 1998, Methodist Hospital opened the Gamma Knife Center, the only one of its kind in San Antonio and South Texas.  The Gamma Knife offers new radiosurgical technology designed exclusively for the non-invasive treatments of malignant and benign brain tumors, vascular malformations, and other neurological disorders. Methodist Hospital offers many advanced imaging technologies that provide clear, detailed x-rays so physicians can diagnose and treat their patients' diseases.  These tools include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), 3T magnetic resonance imaging, computerized tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), cerebral angiography and picture arching and communications systems (PACS).  PACS captures images through the computer instead of an x-ray film.  As a result, physicians with the PACS software installed on their computers can view x-rays in their office, from several locations within the hospital and even from home, providing faster and more convenient access to their patients' x-rays. Approximately 2,000 physicians representing virtually all medical specialties comprise the Methodist's medical staff. It also maintains one of the highest nurse-to-patient ratios in the Southwest.