Vice Chair, Heart & Vascular Institute & Chief of Cardiology

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Clinical 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.

Leadership Responsibilities

• 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.

Educational and Research Responsibilities

• 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.

Performance Metrics

• 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.

Key Competencies

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
  • 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.

This position represents an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of cardiovascular care at AtlantiCare. The Vice Chair will be instrumental in driving growth while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.