ACHD Medical Director & Program Leader

RWJ Barnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus opportunity

Comprehensive health benefits

Academic title and responsibilities

Job summary

A leading health care system in New Jersey seeks an experienced Adult Congenital Heart Disease Cardiologist to lead and expand their established program. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as clinical leadership, quality metrics development, and coordination with specialized care teams. Candidates must hold an MD or DO with board certification in ACHD and have experience in academic medicine. Competitive salary range of $500,000 to $700,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits, is offered. Interested candidates can apply by contacting the recruitment manager directly.

Qualifications

• Strong background in academic medicine and clinical research.
• Experience working collaboratively with pediatric cardiac programs preferred.
• Structural heart specialists encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of the ACHD program.
• Lead the ACHA credentialing and accreditation process.
• Develop comprehensive ACHD clinical pathways and quality metrics.
• Collaborate with specialties to coordinate care for patients.
• Mentor fellows and participate in academic activities.
• Build referral relationships within the health network.
• Contribute to program visibility through outreach and education.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Collaboration with pediatric cardiology

Quality metrics development

Mentoring fellows and trainees

Education

MD or DO degree with board certification in ACHD

Completion of an ACGME-accredited Adult Congenital Heart Disease fellowship

Eligible for medical licensure in New Jersey

Job description

A leading health care system in New Jersey seeks an experienced Adult Congenital Heart Disease Cardiologist to lead and expand their established program. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as clinical leadership, quality metrics development, and coordination with specialized care teams. Candidates must hold an MD or DO with board certification in ACHD and have experience in academic medicine. Competitive salary range of $500,000 to $700,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits, is offered. Interested candidates can apply by contacting the recruitment manager directly.