Cardiology Chief & Clinical Leadership Director

Essen Medical Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care is seeking a board-certified cardiologist to serve as Chief of Cardiology. This physician leader will oversee clinical quality, operational performance, provider development, and strategic growth of cardiology services while maintaining an active clinical practice.

The role requires collaboration with primary care, other specialties, and executive leadership to improve access, referral coordination, and continuity of care for diverse and underserved communities in New York.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Residency in Internal Medicine with fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease.
• Current board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall clinical direction for cardiology services and establish care standards.
• Maintain an active clinical practice with comprehensive cardiovascular consultations.
• Oversee care for conditions such as CAD, heart failure, hypertension, arrhythmias, and lipid disorders.
• Develop department goals and strategic plans aligned with organizational priorities.
• Lead cardiology team development, onboarding, and performance reviews.
• Ensure quality, safety, compliance, and effective patient coordination across cardiology locations.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Leadership of clinical teams

Excellent communication

Data interpretation

Population health coordination

Spanish language proficiency (pref)

Education

MD or DO

Internal Medicine residency

Cardiovascular Disease fellowship

Job description

Essen Health Care is seeking a board-certified cardiologist to serve as Chief of Cardiology. This physician leader will oversee clinical quality, operational performance, provider development, and strategic growth of cardiology services while maintaining an active clinical practice.

The role requires collaboration with primary care, other specialties, and executive leadership to improve access, referral coordination, and continuity of care for diverse and underserved communities in New York.