Cardiologist, Heart Failure

The successful candidate will join an established multidisciplinary team and assume clinical duties in all aspects of heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and ventricular assist devices in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Experience in or the ability to teach fellows, residents, and medical students and the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment are required. We are committed to fostering a stimulating and collegial workplace and will provide a competitive compensation package.

Responsibilities:

Provide direct heart failure patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings at Atlantic Health hospitals
Assist with Heart Failure initiatives – including but not limited to, reduction in length of stay, observed to expected mortality, 30-day readmissions, adherence to core measures and other publicly reported data, optimized transitions of care.
Represent heart failure program and its activities with Atlantic Health and hospital level committees as needed
CCU coverage at Atlantic Health Morristown if desired.
Advance the field of heart failure at Atlantic Health.
In collaboration with surgical director of advanced heart failure and medical director of heart failure, oversees advanced heart failure LVAD program.
Work with Fellowship Program Director with updates as needed to the advanced heart failure curriculum for cardiology
Work with the Fellowship Program Director to ensure compliance of heart failure training with ACGME requirements.
Demonstrate transparency and integrity in interactions with physicians and staff, promoting trust in the institutional and section leadership
Foster excellent communications, teamwork, and cooperation in carrying out the clinical, educational, and scholarly mission of the Service Line
Support advanced heart failure research program including securing extramural funding and presenting results with oral and written (peer-review) presentations, and supervision of fellow research as needed.
The position requires the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of clinical and administrative professionals as well as members of the Atlantic Health Morristown community. The person in this position must have strong clinical skills.

Salary Range: $425,000–$525,000 base salary only; excludes any quality and/or productivity incentives

Qualifications
Licensed cardiologists from an accredited college or university
Board certified in Heart Failure
Ability to communicate clearly and in a supportive manner with patients and/or families regarding condition, prognosis, health needs and available services
Extensive knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices in the field of heart failure cardiology
Extensive knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of heart failure cardiology
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with professional staff
Keeps abreast of current research and incorporates relevant findings into specific areas of clinical practice
3-5 years of heart failure experience preferred