Cardiology - Chief of Cardiology

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. 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.

Minimize inappropriate use of non-invasive testing through evidence-based practices.

Partner with the Medical Director of Medical Specialties to provide medical oversight for cardiology offices and hospital-based cardiology services.

Oversee hospital-based cardiology procedures.

Regularly review financial data, metrics, and performance for both practice-based and hospital-based cardiology services; 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.

Advance research initiatives by building infrastructure that supports clinical trials and academic contributions.

Performance Metrics

Office visit reports dictated and signed within 24 hours.

Non-invasive imaging studies read within 24 hours at target levels.

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.

A proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering high-quality cardiovascular care.

Financial acumen to manage budgets effectively while driving operational efficiency.