Regional VP, Northwell Cardiovascular Institute & Chief of Cardiology, Danbury & New Milford Hospitals

Northwell Health is seeking a physician executive to serve as Regional VP, Cardiology for the Northwell Cardiovascular Institute and Chief of Cardiology for Danbury Hospital and New Milford. This role offers a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of cardiovascular care across the Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. The successful candidate will drive clinical excellence, academic advancement, and strategic program development within a complex healthcare environment.

Practice Info

• Approximately 50% effort will be towards clinical cardiology, commensurate with the individual's training and expertise.
• Northwell Health's Cardiovascular Institute brings together providers from across the system to work collaboratively to provide top care, to teach and train, to perform research, to engage the community, and to reach new heights in providing the highest quality care for all.
• The Institute's Centers of Excellence (Arrhythmia, Atherosclerosis, Heart/Lung Failure, Prevention/Wellness, Pediatric/Adult Congenital, Valvular, Vascular, Women's Heart Health) are designed to focus on the cardiovascular patient and care team to provide comprehensive, expert care across the vast network.
• Our clinical programs are comprehensive, and cover all possible areas within cardiovascular medicine, intervention, and surgery.
• Our ~400 cardiologists take care of patients across 100 office locations and 23 hospitals and we take a team-based approach to provide innovative heart care for what others call "untreatable."
• Given Northwell's vast geography, we have designated regional leads who are empowered to steward the region and work with other regional and system representatives to ensure consistent and streamlined strategies and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Drive standardization of best practices, clinical protocols, and quality metrics.
• Identify and implement innovative care delivery models and technologies.
• Facilitate collaboration and integration across the region and system.
• Participate in system-wide strategic planning for the Cardiovascular Institute, contributing to its overall mission and growth.
• Serve as a key liaison between site-based cardiology and the broader Northwell Cardiovascular Institute.
• Oversee clinical cardiology services, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, quality, and safety.
• Recruit, mentor, and professionally develop a high-performing team of cardiologists, advanced practice providers, and other team members.
• Strategically plan for program growth, technology adoption, and service expansion.

Compensation

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Full-time clinical base compensation at Northwell Health ranges from $125,000 to $750,000, which is impacted by various factors, including but not limited to physician specialty, level of experience, quality of care, academic accomplishments, patient experience and productivity.
• Sign-On Bonus.

Benefits

• Academic appointment with the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is commensurate with credentials and experience.
• Physicians will be employed as members of Northwell Physician Partners.
• 403(b).

Requirements

• Proven track record of progressive leadership within an academic and/or complex healthcare environment.
• Board-certified cardiologist (any sub-specialty).
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to inspire and lead diverse teams, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and integrate local initiatives with broader regional strategic initiatives.
• Ability to thrive on collaboration and be dedicated to advancing clinical excellence, academic distinction, and compassionate patient care while elevating cardiovascular services.