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AtlantiCare · 2 days ago

Vice Chair, Heart & Vascular Institute & Chief of Cardiology

Pomona, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

AtlantiCare is committed to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care, and they are seeking a Vice Chair of the Heart and Vascular Institute and Chief of Cardiology. This role involves overseeing clinical, educational, and research activities within the cardiology division, while fostering growth and collaboration.

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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

The Vice Chair will be accountable for meeting or exceeding the following metrics: Timely completion of patient documentation: Office visit reports dictated and signed within 24 hours. Inpatient consults, procedural reports, and discharge summaries completed within 12 hours. Non-invasive imaging studies read within 24 hours at target levels. Streamlined patient access: Maintain or exceed goals for time-to-be-seen metrics. Ensure customer satisfaction scores meet or exceed institutional targets. Adherence to scheduled office sessions unless cancellations are communicated at least 24 hours in advance for proper patient notification

Qualification

Cardiology expertiseFinancial acumenLeadership skillsClinical researchMultidisciplinary team collaborationOperational efficiencyCommunication skillsMentorship

Required