Chief of Cardiology

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is in search of a skilled and innovative Chief of Cardiology to spearhead and manage the cardiovascular care services throughout our health system. This high-level leadership position entails strategic, clinical, and operational oversight of all cardiology offerings within Brockton Hospital and Signature Medical Group .

The Chief of Cardiology will report directly to the Chief of Medical Specialties and the President of Signature Medical Group , while also collaborating closely with the Chief Medical Officer, hospital leadership, and the Service Line Director of Medical Specialties.

This role merges clinical leadership, quality management, operational oversight, and strategic planning to guarantee outstanding cardiovascular care for patients across the system.

Time Commitment:
Approximately 30% of the working hours will be allocated to leadership duties as Chief of Cardiology and Director of Cardiac Catheterization Services , with the remaining time focused on clinical practice.

• Supervise the overall performance of all cardiac care services provided within our organization .

• Direct and manage cardiology services at Brockton Hospital and Signature Medical Group .

• Oversee both employed and private practice cardiologists as well as advanced practice providers.

• Ensure excellence in patient safety, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency .

• Manage resource allocation, financial performance, and strategic growth initiatives .

• Offer clinical leadership to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and house staff .

• Lead the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and mentoring processes for new cardiology providers.

• Conduct annual performance reviews and oversee credentialing and privileging procedures.

• Encourage a collaborative and supportive physician culture that fosters engagement and retention.

• Direct cardiology quality improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to The Joint Commission and regulatory standards.

• Oversee safety initiatives and patient safety protocols within the cardiology department.

• Collaborate with quality leadership to address patient complaints, risk issues, and performance challenges.

• Develop and approve policies and procedures that align with best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with leadership to formulate and execute strategic growth initiatives for cardiology services .

• Ensure efficient use of resources, including non-invasive cardiology testing and cardiac catheterization lab services .

• Engage in budget planning, financial performance monitoring, and productivity standard development .

• Support initiatives aimed at enhancing patient access, referral management, and service expansion .

The Chief of Cardiology will lead or take part in:

• Cardiology Section meetings

• Medical Specialties Department meetings

• Cardiac Catheterization Lab Quality Control

• Executive Quality Improvement Committee

• Additional leadership committees as needed

• Board Certified in Cardiology

• Eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts

• Proven clinical leadership experience in cardiology

• Experience in quality improvement, physician leadership, and healthcare operations

• Strong dedication to patient safety, teamwork, and high-reliability healthcare systems

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and a Letter of Interest.