Community Associate - Full Time

Associate Chair, Cardiovascular Services – St. Luke’s University Health Network Location : St. Luke’s University Hospital – Bethlehem Campus

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Job Type : Full-Time

The Associate Chair, Cardiovascular Services will partner with the Department Chair to provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the cardiology service line at St. Luke’s University Hospital. This role is designed for a cardiologist who thrives in a large community hospital setting with the benefits of an academic environment. The Associate Chair will focus on clinical excellence, operational performance, and program growth, while supporting the department’s ongoing role in education and innovation.

Collaborate with the Chair to set departmental goals, align strategy with network priorities, and ensure continued excellence in patient care.

Provide leadership in day-to-day departmental operations, acting as a trusted partner in decision making and execution.

Represent the department on committees and in cross-network initiatives.

Maintain a visible clinical role while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient cardiology.

Partner with administrative leaders on budgets, financial stewardship, and growth of cardiology programs.

Quality & Compliance

Oversee departmental performance metrics, focusing on patient outcomes, safety, and efficiency.

Lead initiatives for continuous quality improvement and patient experience.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and professional standards.

Participate in the teaching of cardiology fellows, residents, and medical students in collaboration with St. Luke’s medical school.

Support a culture of clinical inquiry and provide opportunities for staff and trainees to engage in academic activities if desired.

Experience in a leadership role within a large hospital or health system.

Familiarity with program development, quality improvement, or academic teaching.

Luke’s University Health Network

Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties : Dedicated to advancing medical education, St. Luke’s is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania.

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