Cardiologist, Heart Failure​/Heart Success

Cardiologist, Heart Failure/Heart Success

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Morristown Medical Center/Atlantic Health System is seeking a Board-certified Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join its expanding heart failure program. Morristown Medical Center and its Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, housed in the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, lead the state of New Jersey and provide a full spectrum of cardiovascular services. The opportunity offers clinical, academic, and clinical research opportunities, with a chance to help establish the vision for a heart failure program that oversees care at Atlantic’s 5 hospitals and coordinates outpatient care through Atlantic Medical Group’s large multispecialty practice.

• Provide direct heart failure patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings at Atlantic Health System (AHS) hospitals.
• Assist with Heart Failure initiatives – including reducing length of stay, observed to expected mortality, 30-day readmissions, adherence to core measures and other publicly reported data, and optimized transitions of care.
• Work with medical director to oversee inpatient and outpatient heart failure programs.
• Represent the heart failure program and its activities with AHS system and hospital-level committees as needed.
• Provide 6 weeks of CCU coverage at Morristown Medical Center per year.
• Advance the field of heart failure at Atlantic Health System.
• Oversee the advanced heart failure LVAD program in collaboration with the current medical and surgical directors.
• Develop and maintain a research program including securing extramural funding and presenting results; supervise fellow research as needed.
• Improve operational efficiency of heart failure management, including implementation of computer-based reporting and data.
• Update the advanced heart failure curriculum for cardiology with the Medical Director.
• Ensure compliance of heart failure training with ACGME requirements alongside the Fellowship Program Director.
• Foster transparency, integrity, teamwork and effective communication within the service line.

• Licensed cardiologist from an accredited college or university.
• Board-certified in Heart Failure.
• Strong communication skills with patients and/or families regarding condition, prognosis, health needs and available services.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices in heart failure cardiology and current trends in the field.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with professional staff.
• Keeps abreast of current research and incorporates relevant findings into clinical practice.
• 3-5 years of heart failure experience preferred.

Salary range: $425,000–$450,000 base salary; excludes quality and/or productivity incentives.

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Generous PTO, annual sick days, and paid holidays
• CME allowance and reimbursement for CDS/DEA, licensing, and boards
• Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees
• Growth and mentorship opportunities

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led organization with more than 1,000 clinicians at over 300 locations in northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all we serve, with a vision to achieve the best outcomes for patients at the center of the physician-led team.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Childcare support, Well-Being Rewards, EAP
• Fertility Benefits and Flexible Spending/Commuter Accounts

Atlantic Health System is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor. We prohibit discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, and other employment actions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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In compliance with NJ Pay Transparency Act, final compensation and benefits will be confirmed at the time of offer.