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Vice Chair, Heart & Vascular Institute & Chief of Cardiology

Employer
AtlantiCare
Location
Egg Harbor, New Jersey
Closing date
Jan 28, 2026
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Specialty
Surgery
Hours
Full Time
Position Type
Permanent

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.

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