Electrophysiology & Arrhythmia Services Medical Director

Physician/Non-Physician ProvidersCaroMont Medical Group SpecialtyCaroMont Heart Full Time10 hours per monthReq # 42600The Electrophysiology (EP) and Arrhythmia Services – Medical Director Physician provides strategic, clinical, operational, and financial leadership of CaroMont Heart & Vascular (CHV) Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Services. As a physician leader within CaroMont Health’s Clinically Integrated Network, the Medical Director will work collaboratively with Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Service Line (CVPSL) physician and administrative leaders; fellow service line medical director physicians; Cath & EP Labs, CHV Clinics, and Device Clinic leaders; and other multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective performance and outcomes. This physician leadership role is ideal for an expert EP physician with prior leadership experience who demonstrates commitment to excellence, collaboration, and innovation in Electrophysiology (EP) and Arrhythmia Services. Similarly, a physician leader who advocates not only for the strategies and vision for Electrophysiology (EP) and Arrhythmia Services, but also for CHV, CVPSL, and CaroMont Health. The Medical Director shall devote a maximum of ten (10) hours per month to perform the medico-administrative services of the role. The Medical Director is responsible for the following duties: leadership and development; multidisciplinary team collaboration; quality, safety, and performance improvement; clinical protocols and technology implementation; registry, regulatory, and accreditation oversight; operational, financial, and value stewardship; education, mentorship, and workforce development; and governance and professional standards. See the duties and responsibilities section for more details.QualificationsActive North Carolina Medical License and CaroMont Regional Medical Center Medical Staff membership in good standing.Employed by CaroMont Medical Group and actively caring for specialty-specific patients.Specialty-specific board certification.Prior formal physician leadership position(s) preferred. Duties and Responsibilities:The Medical Director of Electrophysiology (EP) and Arrhythmia Services is responsible and accountable for the following:Leadership and DevelopmentProvide clinical and medical leadership for EP and Arrhythmia services across the service line.Assist with strategic planning, communication, and execution. Promote the development and growth of EP and Arrhythmia services consistent with the mission, vision, operating philosophy, and strategic goals of the service line and CaroMont Health.Lead initiatives to improve effectiveness and outcomes for all programs and services within the EP and Arrhythmia services.Ensure alignment of service line physicians and APPs in achievement of strategic and operational priorities and goals. Multidisciplinary Team CollaborationParticipate in, support, and lead regular multidisciplinary team meetings and conferences aimed at improving the clinical, operational, and financial outcomes of EP and Arrhythmia services.Coordinate effective multidisciplinary care involving cardiology, structural heart, vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, radiology, anesthesia, APPs, nursing, and other clinical support teams.Collaborate with medical staff members and other clinical support teams to ensure the delivery of compassionate, exceptional, and highly reliable care.Quality, Safety, and Performance ImprovementEstablish, participate in, and oversee performance improvement initiatives focused on quality, outcomes, patient safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.Supervise quality review and assurance activities, including peer review, morbidity and mortality review, case review, and compliance audits.Review, evaluate, and recommend clinical, operational, and financial improvement initiatives.Monitor and report quality, safety, and outcome performance metrics to applicable service line governance committees.Clinical Protocols and Technology ImplementationDevelop, implement, and maintain standardized clinical protocols, policies, procedures, and practice guidelines across EP and Arrhythmia services. Work to reduce care variation. Participate in the assessment, introduction, and outcome evaluation of new technologies (equipment and supplies), techniques, and services. Evaluate and integrate new EP and Arrhythmia service technologies (equipment and supplies) to enhance patient care and promote clinical, operational, and financial effectiveness.Coordinate with IT and Epic informatics team to create and update EMR order sets and protocols.Registry, Regulatory, and Accreditation Oversight Adjudicate, review, and monitor participation in extramural and national registries, including EP and structural heart registries and accreditation. Ensure adherence to CMS, Joint Commission, NCDHSS, and other regulatory requirements applicable to EP and Arrhythmia services. Operational, Financial, and Value Stewardship Participate in Surgical and Interventional Value Analysis Team (SIVAT) and other value analysis processes to support expense management, responsible vendor relationships, and equipment and supply standardization. Establish and lead access and utilization review, block time management, and appropriate case selection to ensure efficient and effective care delivery. Assist in the development and implementation of tactics to enhance the financial health of the service line, including EP and Arrhythmia servicesEducation, Mentorship, and Workforce Development Establish and lead physician, APP, and team member education and training initiatives.Provide mentorship to physicians, APPs, and team members to support quality outcomes and professional development. Assist with physician, APP, and staff recruitment strategies and actively participate in the recruitment process to support program growth and sustainability. Governance, Professional Standards, and Call Coverage Serve as the physician leader and liaison between physicians, APPs, administration, and governance committees. Serve as the primary point of contact for physician and APP professionalism, communication, and behavioral concerns, and collaborate with Medical Staff Leadership as needed. Participate in community outreach and development of referral pathways to promote arrhythmia disease awareness and the offerings of the EP and Arrhythmia services. Maintain active participation in the cardiology call schedule per service line established standards.