Cardiologist, Heart Failure/Heart Success

Coloradoacc; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Morristown, New Jersey, is seeking an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join its esteemed cardiovascular team. This role involves comprehensive patient care, program supervision, and contributions to heart failure research within a multidisciplinary team environment. The position offers robust mentoring and a competitive compensation package with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement for Advanced Degrees

$3500 for Annual CME and Time Off incremental to PTO days

Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities

403b retirement plan with company match

Reimbursement for Relocation

Comprehensive Malpractice Policy

Qualifications

• Licensed cardiologists from an accredited college.
• Board certified in Heart Failure.
• 3-5 years of heart failure experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct heart failure patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Work with medical director on heart failure programs.
• Establish advanced heart failure research program.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Teamwork

Heart Failure Management

Education

MD from accredited college

Board Certification in Heart Failure

Job description

Job Description

Atlantic Health System is Seeking a Heart Failure/Heart Success Cardiologist for a Great Opportunity in Morristown New Jersey

Atlantic Health System (AHS), headquartered in Morristown, NJ, is an integrated health care delivery system powered by a workforce of over 17,000 team members dedicated to building healthier communities. The system is comprised of 350 sites of care, including six hospitals: Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center and Goryeb Children's Hospital. Atlantic Health System also supports communities through Atlantic Medical Group, Atlantic Rehabilitation, Atlantic Home Care and Hospice, and its subsidiary, Mobile Health. Atlantic Health System sponsors the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization, one of the larger ACOs in the nation, and Optimus Healthcare Partners.

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, a 200-bed heart hospital lead the state of New Jersey and provide a full spectrum of cardiovascular services. They offer excellent clinical, academic, and clinical research opportunities as well as the opportunity to help establish the vision for a heart failure program that oversees care at each of Atlantic's 5 hospitals and coordinates outpatient care through Atlantic Medical Group's large multispecialty practice.

The successful candidate will join an established multidisciplinary team and assume clinical duties in all aspects of heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and ventricular assist devices in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Experience in or the ability to teach fellows, residents, and medical students and the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment are required. We are committed to fostering a stimulating and collegial workplace and will provide a competitive compensation package.

• Provide direct heart failure patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings at AHS hospitals
• Assist with Heart Failure initiatives - including but not limited to, reduction in length of stay, observed to expected mortality, 30-day readmissions, adherence to core measures and other publicly reported data, optimized transitions of care.
• Work with medical director to oversee inpatient and outpatient heart failure programs
• Representing heart failure program and its activities with AHS system and hospital level committees as needed
• Provides 6 weeks of CCU coverage at Morristown Medical Center per year
• Assist to advance the field of heart failure at Atlantic Health System.
• In collaboration with current medical director and surgical director of advanced heart failure, oversee advanced heart failure LVAD program
• The position requires the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of professional, administrative and community. The person in this position must also have strong clinical skills. Establish advanced heart failure research program including securing extramural funding and presenting results with oral and written (peer-review) presentations, and supervision of fellow research as needed.
• Improve operational efficiency of heart failure management including implementation of computer-based reporting and data
• Work with medical director with updates as needed to the advanced heart failure curriculum for cardiology
• Work with the Medical Director and Fellowship Program Director to ensure compliance of heart failure training with ACGME requirements.
• Demonstrate transparency and integrity in interactions with physicians and staff, promoting trust in the institutional and section leadership
• Foster excellent communications, teamwork, and cooperation in carrying out the clinical, educational, and scholarly mission of the Service Line

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Reimbursement for Relocation
• Comprehensive Malpractice Policy
• Non-Profit Health System - eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• $3500 for Annual CME and Time Off incremental to PTO days
• Full reimbursement for Boards and Licensing fees
• Tuition reimbursement for Advanced Degrees
• Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

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

About Us

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health System's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health System, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, 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.

About the Team Atlantic Health System Heart Care provides the same high-quality cardiovascular care found at other nationally recognized medical centers, but in the comfort of community hospital settings. Home to the largest cardiac surgery program in New Jersey and ranked one of the 50 best hospitals in the nation for cardiology & heart surgery by US News & World Report, Morristown Medical Center's Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute serves as the hub of Atlantic Health System Heart Care. Patients from Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, and Overlook Medical Center are seamlessly connected to Morristown when advanced cardiovascular care is necessary thanks to an infrastructure that includes helipads and ambulance transport and an electronic health record system that allows physicians to share health records in real time. In addition, pediatric cardiology services are available at Goryeb Children's Hospital, located on the Morristown Medical Center campus.