Vice Chair, Heart & Vascular Institute & Chief of Cardiology
Job Description
The Vice Chair of the Heart and Vascular Institute, along with the Chief of Cardiology, will be essential in propelling our organization's mission to provide outstanding cardiovascular care, in line with Vision 2030. This dual leadership role will manage clinical, educational, and research initiatives within the cardiology division, promoting innovation, growth, and collaboration. We seek a dynamic leader dedicated to clinical excellence, operational effectiveness, and team involvement.
Clinical Responsibilities- Provide exceptional clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient environments.
- Participate in on-call rotations as a member of the cardiology team.
- Lead and engage in multidisciplinary peer review processes to uphold clinical quality.
- Identify and implement strategies to eliminate obstacles to efficient and appropriate patient care.
- Reduce unnecessary non-invasive testing through evidence-based practices.
- Ensure smooth transitions of care, including effective hand-offs between acute and outpatient settings.
- Report directly to the Chair of the Heart and Vascular Institute.
- Work closely with the Vice Chairs of Vascular Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery, as well as Practice/Service Line Leadership.
- Collaborate with the Medical Director of Medical Specialties to oversee cardiology offices and hospital-based cardiology services.
- Supervise cardiologists, advanced practice nurses (APNs), and physician assistants (PAs) within the organization.
- Oversee cardiology procedures conducted in the hospital.
- Facilitate effective communication with leadership regarding practice developments, challenges, and successes.
- Analyze internal and external referral barriers and devise strategies to strengthen relationships with referring providers and institutions.
- Regularly assess financial data, metrics, and performance for both practice-based and hospital-based cardiology services, ensuring alignment with budgetary objectives.
- Develop targeted strategies for underperforming practices or physicians in partnership with the Medical Director of Medical Specialties.
- Initiate efforts to enhance physician engagement and satisfaction within the cardiology division.
- Support the establishment and growth of the newly launched cardiology fellowship program.
- Encourage a culture that values education, mentorship, and professional development among staff and fellows.
- Advance research initiatives by creating infrastructure that supports clinical trials and academic contributions.
The Vice Chair will be responsible for achieving or surpassing the following performance metrics:
- Timely completion of patient documentation:
- Office visit reports dictated and signed within 24 hours.
- Inpatient consults, procedural reports, and discharge summaries finalized within 12 hours.
- Non-invasive imaging studies interpreted 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.
- Adhere to scheduled office sessions unless cancellations are communicated at least 24 hours in advance for proper patient notification.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering high-quality cardiovascular care.
- Strong communication skills for effective engagement with leadership, staff, patients, and referring providers.
- Financial acumen to manage budgets efficiently while enhancing operational effectiveness.
- A commitment to fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation in clinical care, education, and research.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to influence the future of cardiovascular care within our organization. The Vice Chair will play a crucial role in driving growth while upholding the highest standards of patient care.
