Physician – Cardiology – Heart Failure

POSITION SUMMARY:
JOIN OUR HEART CARE TEAM: The Valley Health System, in Bergen County, NJ, is seeking a visionary and experienced Medical Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support. World-class heart care starts with world-class heart specialists ” and we want you to be part of our team! At Valley, you ‘ll find a multidisciplinary team that specializes in all aspects of heart health. Our heart care team continues to find innovative ways to treat and prevent heart disease. As leaders in the field, they lead and participate in groundbreaking research that ‘s improving heart health and patient outcomes.

Alliance with Cleveland Clinic
Valley also has an alliance with Cleveland Clinic ‘s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute.
Through this alliance, Valley ‘s heart team collaborates with providers at Cleveland
Clinic to develop care plans for complex cases.

SCOPE
The Medical Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support will play a pivotal leadership role within the Valley Medical Group and the Valley Health System. The Director will be responsible for contributing to the clinical expansion, integration, and coordination of inpatient and outpatient heart failure care across the health system.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Inpatient rounding and maintaining an outpatient clinic
* Be a collaborating physician for Advance Practice Providers in heart failure
* Engage in clinical research in heart failure both for diagnosis and new technology development.
* Collaborate with all cardiac specialties, including electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, structural heart, cardiac imaging and cardiac surgery to maximize the use of available therapies to benefit our heart failure patients.
* Work in close partnership with cardiac surgery to open a destination LVAD program without cardiac transplantation
* Participates in the on-call schedule as determined by the Chair of VMG Cardiac Services
* Participate as a member of our Shock Team.
* Provide critical care to patients with cardiogenic shock and other acute cardiovascular emergencies.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Oversee the mechanical circulatory support (MCS) program, including patient selection, pre-operative evaluation, and post-operative care.
* Lead multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient management and program development.
* Stay abreast of the latest advancements in MCS technology and treatment methodologies.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and contribute to the continuous improvement of the MCS program.

BENEFITS:
* Full Time
* Paid holidays, PTO
* Competitive salary and benefits package including Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, 401k
* Opportunity to lead a dynamic and dedicated team in a progressive healthcare environment.
* Access to state-of-the-art technology and resources.
* The chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients in your community.
* Enjoy a vibrant work-life balance in Bergen County, NJ, with excellent schools and a high quality of life.
EDUCATION:

EXPERIENCE:
QUALIFICATIONS
* Licensed physician in the State of New Jersey and New York. Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiology and Heart Failure.
* Experience in heart failure and mechanical circulatory support.
* Maintains up-to-date credentials and maintains CME credit hours as required
* Must be willing to participate in clinical trials and clinical research
* Must have an outstanding clinical background and reputation and the leadership, vision, knowledge and strategic organizational skills to grow the advanced heart failure program with a strong focus on quality care
* Must be comfortable relating collaboratively with other departments, providers of care, as well as referring physicians
SPECIAL SKILLS:

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES AS AN ATTENDING
Provide direct and indirect medical care of high quality in both the office-based and hospital setting to patients in a cost-effective and comprehensive manner.
Always model service excellence behavior to patients, their families, physicians, and staff.
Participate in the clinical management of inpatient care through discharge in collaboration with the Intensivist and advanced practice providers to assure high quality outcomes.
In collaboration with office staff and advanced practice providers, assure policies and processes for outstanding evidenced-based outpatient care throughout the continuum of care. Commitment to appropriate documentation for entire department.
Communicate effectively and collaborate with referring providers to enhance patient care. Role model and expect this behavior of the entire team.
Clinical care to patients and family members will be provided under the paradigm of Valley Health System Service Excellence Standards and CARE standards along with Valley ‘s Patient Family Centered Care model. Care will be aimed at achieving the highest quality outcomes in a cost-effective manner.

WHY CHOOSE VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM
* More than 35 years of healing hearts: Over the past 30+ years, Valley ‘s Heart and Vascular Institute has grown exponentially, driven by advancements in the knowledge, technologies, therapies, techniques and skills our cardiac team employs every day. Patients benefit from having access to world-class care, right here in Bergen County.
* A personalized, team approach to care: At Valley, every patient sees more than one doctor and benefits from the focus of an entire team of cardiac professionals. Our surgeons, interventionalists, imaging specialists, electrophysiologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, therapists, advanced practice providers and support staff work together to find the best therapies for our patients, putting them at the center of their care.
* A Cleveland Clinic alliance member for heart care: Valley is an alliance member of Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. Cleveland Clinic’s heart program is nationally ranked.
* A commitment to research: Through our ongoing research and clinical trials, we ‘re ensuring that patients have access to the latest and most promising treatments available.
* Recognized for cardiovascular excellence: Our awards in heart and vascular care are a testament to the distinctive patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes we deliver every day.

Bergen County is one of the most desirable counties in the United States, with excellent schools, numerous recreational and cultural activities, and proximity to NYC. Valley is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and sustaining a respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment. With the opening of our brand-new hospital on April 14, 2024, Valley continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing exceptional, world class care to our community.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a compassionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking advanced heart failure cardiologist. If you’re interested in a career in which your expertise and collaboration are paramount to the success of an organization, join us!

Area of Talent: Physician

Organization: Valley Physician Services

Department: Cardiology

Shift: Day

Full Time

Schedule: –

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