Division Chief - Cardiology

Tryon Medical Partners | Charlotte, NC

Tryon Medical Partners is seeking a Cardiology Division Chief to provide hands-on clinical and strategic leadership for a growing cardiology department within our independent, physician-led practice.

This role is ideal for a cardiologist who enjoys building programs, mentoring colleagues, and shaping high-quality outpatient cardiovascular care. The Division Chief will maintain active clinical practice while leading a small, collaborative cardiology team and partnering closely with executive and operational leadership to support growth, access, quality, and patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Team Leadership

• Maintain an active outpatient cardiology practice while serving as physician leader for a team of three cardiologists.
• Establish and uphold clinical standards, evidence-based protocols, and best practices across the cardiology department.
• Foster a collaborative, collegial culture within cardiology and across primary care and specialty teams.
• Serve as a mentor and clinical resource for cardiologists and advanced practice providers.

Strategic Growth & Program Development

• Lead the continued development and growth of cardiology services in alignment with Tryon’s strategic goals.
• Identify opportunities to expand access, enhance patient experience, and optimize care delivery.
• Partner with executive leadership on service-line planning, recruitment, and future program development.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of cardiology clinicians as the department grows.

Operational Partnership

• Collaborate with operations, nursing, and administrative teams to ensure efficient workflows and high-quality patient care.
• Provide physician input on staffing models, scheduling, and productivity planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards.

Quality, Access & Patient Experience

• Champion patient-centered care and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, quality metrics, and patient satisfaction data.
• Address patient and clinician concerns in a timely, collaborative, and solutions-oriented manner.
• Support improvements in access, scheduling, and care coordination.

Clinical Expertise

• Advanced cardiac CT imaging experience preferred.
• Certification and proficiency in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac monitoring, and vascular studies.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Board Certification in Cardiology.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of clinical cardiology experience; prior leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and build consensus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and strategic thinking skills.

Desired Attributes

• Collaborative, relationship-oriented leadership style.
• Commitment to independent, physician-led practice and high-value care.
• Interest in innovation, growth, and building sustainable cardiovascular programs.
• Ability to balance clinical practice with administrative responsibilities.