Vice President, Cardiovascular Services Job in San Antonio, TX

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.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Cardiovascular Services provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the heart and vascular service line across the full continuum of care.

This includes:

Cardiac Surgery
Interventional & Diagnostic Cardiology
Electrophysiology
Vascular Services
Non-Invasive Cardiology
Outpatient & Ambulatory Services

This executive leader is accountable for:

Driving strategic growth and market expansion
Aligning cardiovascular services with organizational priorities
Leading service line innovation and transformation
Ensuring financial performance and operational excellence
Advancing quality outcomes, patient safety, and patient experience

The VP partners closely with hospital executives, physician leadership, and community stakeholders to position University Health as the premier destination for cardiovascular care in the region.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive cardiovascular service line strategy
Lead program development and service expansion across inpatient and outpatient settings
Drive clinical excellence and performance improvement initiatives
Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis
Collaborate with physicians to strengthen alignment and program growth
Implement data-driven decision-making using market and operational analytics
Develop and execute marketing and outreach strategies to grow patient volume
Monitor local and national cardiovascular trends to ensure competitive positioning

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (required)
Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field (strongly preferred)
Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in cardiovascular services or hospital administration
Demonstrated success in operational, financial, and strategic leadership

Licensure