Position Overview

Understanding the Role

A Career-Defining Opportunity in One of San Antonio's Fastest Growing Communities

As you step into this Non-Invasive Cardiology role at Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, you'll become part of Baptist Health System's strategic expansion in San Antonio's rapidly developing west side. You'll join a thriving practice where your clinical expertise will immediately address critical healthcare needs in an underserved area. The primary service area covers approximately 500,000 residents, plus an additional 250,000 people west of the hospital with no other cardiac care options nearby.

Why This Position Exists

This is a growth-driven recruitment, not a backfill. The Baptist cardiology team is long-tenured, with several physicians at 10 to 30+ years in the system. The need is being created by network expansion: Westover Hills Baptist Hospital opened in 2024 as the seventh acute-care hospital in the Baptist Medical Network, adding a brand-new catchment area and an entirely new pipeline of referrals.

San Antonio holds a different competitive position than Dallas or Houston. The cardiology market is not over-saturated, which means a new physician can build a full panel quickly without competing against ten other groups for the same patients. Demand has been outpacing supply, and Baptist is hiring ahead of anticipated retirements over the next 3 to 5 years.

Your Practice Setting

Your practice will pair the personal connections of a smaller community hospital with the resources of a major healthcare system. Demand already exceeds capacity, with current appointment backlogs running 46 to 80+ days. This is a step-in role, not a build-from-scratch one.

Westover Hills Baptist is positioned as the furthest-west hospital in San Antonio and serves as the primary cardiac care provider for the region. The hospital features modern facilities, current diagnostic equipment, and a connected outpatient clinic with walkway access from the hospital.

The hospital leadership team, including CEO Brady and Chief Strategy Officer Liza Denman (who oversees both Westover Hills and St. Luke's Baptist), maintains an open-door policy and values physician input in strategic decisions. Administration prioritizes physician satisfaction and works to create an environment where you can practice at the top of your license.

  • Full-time position seeing patients in a modern, dedicated cardiology clinic with diagnostic capabilities on-site
  • Clinical practice emphasizing general, non-invasive cardiology services including echocardiography, nuclear stress testing, and vascular studies
  • Collaborative relationships with Baptist Health System's interventional cardiology, vascular surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery teams
  • Opportunity to care for diverse patient populations, including Spanish-speaking communities
  • Hospital rounding shared between two paired facilities: Westover Hills Baptist and St. Luke's Baptist Hospital, located approximately 15 minutes apart
  • Support from nurse practitioners for hospital follow-ups and call triage
  • Training and mentorship available for early-career physicians from established cardiologists
  • Opportunity to participate in administrative committees and help shape cardiovascular service line growth
  • Potential for future involvement in clinical research and educational programs as the hospital expands

As Baptist Health System continues its expansion, you'll have a direct hand in shaping cardiovascular care for one of the highest-growth markets in Texas. The hospital's strategic location and committed investment in cardiac services mean your practice will keep growing alongside the community you'll serve.

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