Cardiac Surgery Medical Director & Program Lead

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics

Newark (NJ)

On-site

USD 658,658 - 1,112,208

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Malpractice insurance
401(k) retirement
PTO
CME time off

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is seeking a highly skilled Medical Director of Cardiac Surgery for University Hospital in Newark, NJ. This role provides critical leadership, overseeing quality, staff development, and multidisciplinary collaboration for safe, evidence-based patient care.

Responsibilities include providing comprehensive care across adult cardiac surgery and leading quality assurance activities. Candidates should be board-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery with at least five years of clinical experience. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • Board-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
  • Minimum of five years of clinical experience.
  • Proven track record in quality improvement or program leadership.
  • Experience with minimally invasive or endovascular techniques and mechanical circulatory support.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care across the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery.
  • Lead quality assurance activities, monitor clinical outcomes using STS data.
  • Oversee program quality, staff development, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Cardiothoracic Surgery
Quality Improvement
Minimally Invasive Techniques
Endovascular Techniques
Mechanical Circulatory Support

Education

Board Certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job description

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is seeking a highly skilled Medical Director of Cardiac Surgery for University Hospital in Newark, NJ. This role provides critical leadership, overseeing quality, staff development, and multidisciplinary collaboration for safe, evidence-based patient care.

Responsibilities include providing comprehensive care across adult cardiac surgery and leading quality assurance activities. Candidates should be board-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery with at least five years of clinical experience. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

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