Community Associate - Full Time

Associate Chair, Cardiovascular Services – St. Luke’s

University Health Network Location : St. Luke’s University Hospital

– Bethlehem Campus 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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