Physician - Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology

Capital Health (US) • Pennington, NJ

88d • $602,633

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking an Advanced Heart Failure physician to join our dedicated team. Capital Health serves a diverse patient population across central New Jersey and Bucks County, PA. Our two-hospital health system, with locations in urban Trenton and suburban Hopewell, provides care to patients from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. We care for a wide range of individuals, including underserved communities, urban populations, and suburban families. Our services cater to patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric care, ensuring comprehensive medical services across the lifespan. With over 500 physicians and specialists across these and multiple outpatient facilities, Capital Health provides access to state-of-the-art technology, innovative treatment options, and a collaborative work environment. Our physicians benefit from competitive compensation, career advancement opportunities, and a manageable work-life balance.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Medicine (MD/DO)
• Completion of an accredited Advanced Heart Failure fellowship
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of New Jersey (or the ability to obtain before appointment)
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiology
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Advanced Heart Failure
• Meets applicable credentialing and privileging standards for their specialty
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Outstanding clinical teaching skills
• Innovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• ECMO and LVAD program development (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Establish an Advanced Heart Failure program.
• Provide direct heart failure patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Work with a team of peers and colleagues to oversee inpatient and outpatient heart failure program initiatives.
• Assist with heart failure initiatives – including but not limited to, 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.
• Represent the heart failure program and its activities within Capital Health system and at hospital level committees as needed.
• Assist in the development of an advanced heart failure LVAD program.
• Assist the development of an advanced heart failure ECMO program.
• Establish an advanced heart failure research program.
• Improve operational efficiency of heart failure management including implementation of computer-based reporting and data.
• Demonstrate transparency and integrity in interactions with physicians and staff, promoting trust in the institutional and departmental leadership.
• Foster excellent communications, teamwork, and cooperation in carrying out the clinical, educational, and mission of the cardiovascular service line.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
• Physical health benefits
• Retirement and savings plans
• Caregiving support
• Emotional wellbeing resources
• Transportation benefits
• Robust PTO plan
• Overtime for eligible roles
• Elective benefits employees may select to best fit their needs and personal situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees