Chief of Cardiology

Chief Of CardiologyEssen Health Care is seeking an experienced, board-certified cardiologist to serve as Chief of Cardiology. This physician leader will oversee the clinical quality, operational performance, provider development, and strategic growth of cardiology services while maintaining an active clinical practice.The Chief of Cardiology will guide the delivery of accessible, coordinated, evidence-based cardiovascular care across Essen's applicable clinical settings. The role requires close collaboration with primary care, other specialties, clinical operations, and executive leadership to improve access, strengthen referral coordination, and support continuity of care for patients with complex medical and social needs. The ideal candidate combines strong clinical judgment with practical leadership experience and a commitment to serving diverse and underserved communities in the Bronx.Responsibilities include:Providing overall clinical direction for cardiology services, establishing consistent standards for evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and documentation.Maintaining an active clinical practice, providing comprehensive cardiovascular consultations and ongoing management of acute and chronic cardiac conditions.Overseeing care for patients with conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, arrhythmias, valvular disease, and lipid disorders.Promoting cardiovascular prevention, early identification of disease, and evidence-based management of cardiovascular risk factors.Establishing clinical pathways that support appropriate testing, timely treatment, and clear communication of findings and care plans.Ensuring critical findings and urgent clinical concerns are communicated promptly, with appropriate escalation and documented follow-up.Supporting shared decision-making, patient education, and treatment plans that account for language, health literacy, access, and other barriers to care.Defining the appropriate scope of services for each cardiology location in partnership with leadership and based on staffing, equipment, credentialing, and patient needs.Developing and implementing a cardiology service plan aligned with Essen's clinical priorities, patient population, and organizational goals.Assessing patient demand, referral patterns, appointment availability, provider capacity, and service gaps to recommend department priorities.Partnering with executive and operational leadership to evaluate opportunities for new locations, expanded services, and additional diagnostic capabilities.Developing clinical and operational recommendations for proposed programs, including staffing needs, equipment requirements, workflows, and quality measures.Establishing annual department goals and monitoring progress through defined performance measures.Supporting sustainable growth while maintaining quality, appropriate utilization, and timely access to care.Leading, mentoring, and evaluating cardiologists and other assigned clinical team members.Establishing clear expectations for clinical performance, patient experience, professional conduct, documentation, and collaboration.Partnering with Talent Acquisition and leadership to identify staffing needs, evaluate candidates, and support recruitment and retention.Participating in physician interviews and providing recommendations on clinical qualifications and department fit.Supporting structured onboarding, clinical orientation, and ongoing development for new providers.Conducting regular department meetings, case discussions, and individual performance reviews.Addressing performance concerns promptly and collaborating with appropriate leaders on coaching and corrective action.Promoting a respectful, accountable team culture that encourages communication and continuous improvement.Providing clinical oversight of cardiology diagnostic services offered by Essen, within the department's approved scope.Establishing standards for test ordering, patient preparation, study quality, interpretation, reporting, and communication of results.Overseeing applicable services, which may include electrocardiography, ambulatory rhythm monitoring, echocardiography, vascular studies, and stress testing.Supporting oversight of advanced imaging services, such as nuclear cardiology, cardiac PET, and coronary CT angiography, where offered and appropriately staffed.Ensuring interpreting physicians hold the necessary credentials and privileges for the services they perform.Monitoring report turnaround times, incomplete studies, repeat testing, and follow-up of abnormal results.Collaborating with technical and operational leaders on staff competency, equipment needs, maintenance, and applicable accreditation requirements.Establishing processes for quality review and resolution of discrepancies in diagnostic interpretations.Strengthening collaboration between cardiology, primary care, and other specialties to support coordinated patient care.Establishing referral criteria and triage processes that distinguish routine, expedited, and urgent cardiology needs.Improving communication with referring providers through timely consultation notes, diagnostic reports, and treatment recommendations.Partnering with care coordination teams to support appointment completion, medication adherence, diagnostic follow-up, and continuity of care.Supporting appropriate transitions following emergency department visits and hospital discharges, particularly for patients at elevated cardiovascular risk.Collaborating with external hospitals and specialists when patients require services beyond Essen's scope.Helping close referral and testing loops so recommended care is completed and results are addressed.Leading cardiology quality improvement initiatives and monitoring adherence to evidence-based clinical guidelines.Establishing and reviewing measures related to clinical outcomes, access, diagnostic quality, patient experience, and safety.Participating in peer review, chart audits, clinical case reviews, and investigation of patient safety events.Identifying patterns in clinical variation, delayed follow-up, and adverse outcomes, and implementing corrective improvements.Ensuring department practices follow applicable regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and professional standards.Partnering with Credentialing to support verification of provider qualifications and appropriate clinical privileges.Promoting accurate, timely documentation that supports medical necessity, continuity of care, and compliant billing.Collaborating with compliance and revenue cycle teams to address documentation and coding concerns.Maintaining patient confidentiality and reinforcing appropriate handling of protected health information.Partnering with operations to optimize provider schedules, appointment templates, staffing, room utilization, and diagnostic capacity.Monitoring appointment wait times, referral backlogs, cancellations, no-shows, and opportunities to improve patient access.Establishing reasonable productivity expectations that reflect visit complexity, clinical responsibilities, and quality standards.Participating in department budgeting, staffing plans, and review of proposed capital investments.Reviewing department performance with finance and operations, including service utilization, expenses, and revenue cycle trends.Supporting appropriate resource use and identifying opportunities to reduce avoidable delays, duplication, and inefficiencies.Recommending improvements to workflows and technology that support clinical care and department performance.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease.Current board certification in Cardiovascular Disease through the appropriate recognized certifying board.Active, unrestricted New York State medical license, or eligibility to obtain one before the start date.Current DEA registration, as required for assigned clinical responsibilities.Eligibility for credentialing, payer enrollment, and applicable clinical privileges.Significant experience practicing cardiology, with demonstrated success in a physician leadership, medical director, division chief, or comparable role.Experience leading clinical teams, developing care standards, and implementing quality improvement initiatives.Strong understanding of outpatient cardiology operations, diagnostic services, and multidisciplinary care coordination.Ability to interpret clinical and operational data and translate findings into practical improvements.Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Commitment to equitable, culturally responsive care for diverse patient populations.Preferred Qualifications:Experience leading cardiology services across multiple outpatient locations.Experience caring for underserved populations and patients with complex chronic conditions.Additional training or certification in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT, or other relevant areas.Experience developing cardiovascular prevention, heart failure, or other disease-management programs.Familiarity with population health, value-based care, and strategies to improve care transitions.Experience recruiting, mentoring, and retaining physicians and advanced practice providers.Spanish language proficiency or experience working effectively with interpreter services