Clinical Section Chief - Electrophysiology Cardiology at UMass

UMass Memorial Health • Worcester, MA

8d • $477,000 - $548,000

About The Position

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School and UMass Memorial Medical Center seeks a board-certified or board-eligible cardiac electrophysiologist to serve as Clinical Section Chief of Electrophysiology. This full-time faculty position is intended for a mid-career physician with a strong clinical and academic track record and/or a clinician-scientist background. The role provides clinical leadership and supports the continued growth and development of the EP program in a collaborative academic medical center integrating patient care, education, research, and program development.

The Section Chief will join an established and growing team of four electrophysiology faculty members, two EP fellows, and three Advanced Practice Providers. Clinical work includes EP lab procedures, device implantation and interrogation, inpatient electrophysiology consultations, and community-based ambulatory EP practice. Approximately 80% of clinical time is dedicated to EP-focused responsibilities and 20% to outpatient care. Protected time is available for program development, quality improvement, teaching, mentorship, and research.

The EP program includes a high-volume atrial fibrillation ablation program performing approximately 850 cases annually, a left atrial appendage closure program performing approximately 220 Watchman procedures annually, a dedicated ventricular tachycardia ablation program, and a Left Bundle Branch Pacing program. The Worcester-based ambulatory cardiology practice evaluates approximately 425–475 new patients and records approximately 2,700–3,300 visits monthly. It uses Epic EMR and has administrative, clinical, and operational support.

The position offers an academic appointment at UMass Chan Medical School, with faculty rank commensurate with experience. The hiring range is $477,000–$548,000; the final offer may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.
• Eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure.
• Mid-career physician with a demonstrated clinical and academic track record and/or clinician-scientist background.
• Experience and interest in clinical leadership, program development, and quality improvement.
• Commitment to teaching, mentorship, and academic medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and contribute to the strategic growth and development of the Electrophysiology Section.
• Perform electrophysiology laboratory procedures, device implantation and interrogation, and inpatient electrophysiology consultations.
• Participate in community-based ambulatory electrophysiology practice.
• Use protected time for program development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Participate in research activities.
• Collaborate with divisional and departmental leadership to advance clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and patient-centered care.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary, with additional retirement plan options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness support and PSLF-eligible employment.
• Relocation concierge services, including access to special mortgage promotions.
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate.
• Clinician Wellness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree