Chief of Cardiology

Quick Facts

• Role: Chief of Cardiology (physician leader)

• Focus: Outpatient cardiology leadership plus direct clinical practice

Description

The Chief of Cardiology is a board-certified cardiologist responsible for clinical quality, operational performance, provider development, and strategic growth of cardiology services. The role leads accessible, coordinated, evidence-based cardiovascular care across applicable clinical settings, improving access, referral coordination, and continuity of care for patients with complex medical and social needs. Responsibilities include overseeing cardiology diagnostics, care coordination with other specialties, and quality/safety/compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical direction for cardiology evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and documentation

• Maintain an active clinical practice for acute and chronic cardiac conditions

• Establish clinical pathways, ensure escalation of critical findings, and support shared decision-making and patient education

• Build and execute a cardiology service plan aligned with organizational priorities and patient demand

• Lead, mentor, evaluate, and develop cardiologists and assigned clinical team members

• Oversee cardiology diagnostic services and standards for ordering, interpretation, reporting, and communication

• Strengthen referrals, triage, and communication between cardiology and primary care/other specialties

• Lead quality improvement initiatives, peer review, chart audits, and patient safety event investigations

• Partner with operations/finance to optimize scheduling, access, capacity, productivity, budgeting, and utilization

Benefits

• Position combines direct patient care with dedicated administrative cardiology leadership responsibilities

• Administrative allocation, clinical schedule, and any call responsibilities will be defined before hire

• Travel between multiple locations may be required based on department needs