Vice Chair, Heart & Vascular Institute & Chief of Cardiology

AtlantiCare•Galloway Township, NJ

15d

About The Position

The Vice Chair of the Heart and Vascular Institute and Chief of Cardiology will play a pivotal role in advancing AtlantiCare’s mission to deliver exceptional cardiovascular care while aligning with Vision 2030. This dual leadership position will oversee the clinical, educational, and research activities within the cardiology division, fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration. The role requires a dynamic leader with a commitment to clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and team engagement.

Requirements

A proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering high-quality cardiovascular care.
Strong communication skills for engaging with leadership, staff, patients, and referring providers.
Financial acumen to manage budgets effectively while driving operational efficiency.
A commitment to fostering a collaborative environment that supports innovation in clinical care, education, and research.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Participate in call rotations as part of the cardiology team.
Lead and engage in multidisciplinary peer review processes to ensure clinical quality.
Identify and implement strategies to reduce barriers to efficient and appropriate patient care.
Minimize inappropriate use of non-invasive testing through evidence-based practices.
Ensure seamless transitions of care, including effective hand-offs between acute and ambulatory settings.
Report directly to the Chair of the Heart and Vascular Institute.
Collaborate closely with the Vice Chairs of Vascular Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery, as well as Practice/Service Line Leadership.
Partner with the Medical Director of Medical Specialties to provide medical oversight for cardiology offices and hospital-based cardiology services.
Supervise APG cardiologists, advanced practice nurses (APNs), and physician assistants (PAs).
Oversee hospital-based cardiology procedures.
Facilitate effective communication with leadership regarding practice progress, challenges, and achievements.
Analyze referral barriers (internal and external) and develop strategies to enhance relationships with referring providers/institutions.
Regularly review financial data, metrics, and performance for both practice-based and hospital-based cardiology services; ensure alignment with budgetary goals.
Develop targeted strategies for underperforming practices or physicians in collaboration with the Medical Director of Medical Specialties.
Drive initiatives to improve physician engagement and satisfaction within APG Cardiology.
Support the development and growth of the newly instituted cardiology fellowship program.
Foster a culture that promotes education, mentorship, and professional development among staff and fellows.
Advance research initiatives by building infrastructure that supports clinical trials and academic contributions.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)/403(b), Life Insurance, Disability and other supplemental benefit programs.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more