The University of Texas Medical Branch

Key Responsibilities

• • Provide inpatient general cardiology services, including consultation and management of hospitalized patients with cardiovascular conditions.
• • Interpret and perform transthoracic echocardiograms and stress echocardiography as credentialed.
• • Provide outpatient care for a wide range of cardiovascular diseases in faculty clinics, with emphasis on prevention, chronic disease management, and longitudinal follow-up.
• • Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with timely responsiveness to referring providers.
• • Collaborate with subspecialists in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, and vascular medicine to ensure comprehensive care.
• • Participate in outreach activities and satellite clinics as assigned to expand access to cardiovascular services across UTMB campuses.
• • Teach and mentor cardiovascular medicine fellows, residents, and medical students in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• • Participate in didactic teaching, case conferences, journal clubs, and curriculum development for general cardiology education.
• • Supervise trainee documentation and ensure compliance with institutional standards.
• • Contribute to clinical or outcomes-based research in general cardiology and non-invasive imaging.
• • Participate in departmental quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• • Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional meetings.
• • Document patient encounters promptly and accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• • Participate actively in departmental and institutional meetings.
• • Collaborate with clinic managers and inpatient teams to ensure smooth operations, patient access, and high-quality care delivery.
• • Assist in the development of best practices and clinical protocols for inpatient and outpatient cardiology.
• • Monitor patient outcomes and contribute to departmental quality improvement programs.
• • Ensure compliance with all institutional, state, and federal regulations.
• • Maintain appropriate credentialing, licensure, and CME requirements.
• • Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews and peer-review processes.
• • Attend and participate in regional and national meetings in cardiovascular medicine.
• • Engage with referring providers, community physicians, and healthcare organizations to foster strong relationships.
• • Represent UTMB in professional societies and outreach initiatives.