Cardiologist, Heart Failure/Heart Success

Atlantic Health System • Morristown, NJ

121d • $425,000 - $450,000

About The Position

Atlantic Health System (AHS), headquartered in Morristown, NJ, is an integrated health care delivery system powered by a workforce of over 17,000 team members dedicated to building healthier communities. The system is comprised of 350 sites of care, including six hospitals: Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center and Goryeb Children's Hospital. Atlantic Health System also supports communities through Atlantic Medical Group, Atlantic Rehabilitation, Atlantic Home Care and Hospice, and its subsidiary, Mobile Health. Atlantic Health System sponsors the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization, one of the larger ACOs in the nation, and Optimus Healthcare Partners. Morristown Medical Center/Atlantic Health System is seeking a Board-certified Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join its expanding heart failure program. Morristown Medical Center and its Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, housed in the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, a 200-bed heart hospital lead the state of New Jersey and provide a full spectrum of cardiovascular services. They offer excellent clinical, academic, and clinical research opportunities as well as the opportunity to help establish the vision for a heart failure program that oversees care at each of Atlantic's 5 hospitals and coordinates outpatient care through Atlantic Medical Group's large multispecialty practice.

Requirements

• Licensed cardiologists from an accredited college or university
• Board certified in Heart Failure
• Ability to communicate clearly and in a supportive manner with patients and/or families regarding condition, prognosis, health needs and available services
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices in the field of heart failure cardiology
• Extensive knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of heart failure cardiology
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with professional staff
• Keeps abreast of current research and incorporates relevant findings into specific areas of clinical practice
• 3-5 years of heart failure experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct heart failure patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings at AHS hospitals
• Assist with Heart Failure initiatives including reduction in length of stay, observed to expected mortality, 30-day readmissions, adherence to core measures and other publicly reported data, optimized transitions of care
• Work with medical director to oversee inpatient and outpatient heart failure programs
• Represent heart failure program and its activities with AHS system and hospital level committees as needed
• Provide 6 weeks of CCU coverage at Morristown Medical Center per year
• Assist to advance the field of heart failure at Atlantic Health System
• In collaboration with current medical director and surgical director of advanced heart failure, oversee advanced heart failure LVAD program
• Establish advanced heart failure research program including securing extramural funding and presenting results with oral and written (peer-review) presentations, and supervision of fellow research as needed
• Improve operational efficiency of heart failure management including implementation of computer-based reporting and data
• Work with medical director with updates as needed to the advanced heart failure curriculum for cardiology
• Work with the Medical Director and Fellowship Program Director to ensure compliance of heart failure training with ACGME requirements
• Demonstrate transparency and integrity in interactions with physicians and staff, promoting trust in the institutional and section leadership
• Foster excellent communications, teamwork, and cooperation in carrying out the clinical, educational, and scholarly mission of the Service Line

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
• Non-Profit Health System - eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Generous PTO, annual sick days, and paid holidays
• CME allowance and reimbursement for CDS/DEA, licensing, and boards
• Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees
• Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed