Job Title: Vice Chair, Cardiovascular Medicine - St. Lukes University Health Network
Location: St. Lukes University Hospital - Bethlehem Campus
Job Type: Full-Time
Specialty: Cardiovascular Services
Position Summary:
The Vice Chair, Cardiovascular Medicine will partner with the Department Chair to provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the cardiology service line at St. Lukes 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 Vice Chair will focus on clinical excellence, operational performance, and program growth, while supporting the departments ongoing role in education and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy
- 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.
Clinical Oversight
- Maintain a visible clinical role while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient cardiology.
- Support the breadth of cardiology services, including general, interventional, electrophysiology, structural, and advanced heart failure.
- Mentor physicians and advanced practitioners, encouraging best practices and professional growth.
Operational Management
- Assist in scheduling, resource management, and workflow optimization to ensure efficiency.
- Partner with administrative leaders on budgets, financial stewardship, and growth of cardiology programs.
- Contribute to recruitment, retention, and development of the cardiology team.
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.
Educational Engagement (optional but not required)
- Participate in the teaching of cardiology fellows, residents, and medical students in collaboration with St. Lukes medical school.
- Support a culture of clinical inquiry and provide opportunities for staff and trainees to engage in academic activities if desired.
Qualifications:
Required
- MD or DO degree; board-certified in Cardiology.
- At least 5 years of clinical practice in cardiology with demonstrated leadership experience.
- Strong skills in communication, collaboration, and operational management.
Preferred
- Experience in a leadership role within a large hospital or health system.
- Familiarity with program development, quality improvement, or academic teaching.
