Vice Chair, Heart & Vascular Institute & Chief ofCardiology

Vice Chair, Heart & Vascular

Institute & Chief of Cardiology

AtlantiCare Physician Group (APG) Cardiology

Position Overview

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.

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.