Division Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology

Baylor Scott & White Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Division Director for Cardiac Electrophysiology to lead an exceptional team at the Smidt Heart Institute. This role involves strategic leadership in clinical programs, research, and education while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. The successful candidate will have a strong background in cardiac electrophysiology and will shape the future of cardiology education and patient care. Join a nationally recognized program committed to diversity and equitable healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive faculty benefits package

Competitive total compensation including pay and benefits

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for an unrestricted California license as Physician.
• A track record of leadership in clinical, academics, and research within cardiac electrophysiology is essential.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Electrophysiology Division.
• Oversee electrophysiology services across inpatient and outpatient sites.
• Lead clinical program development in advanced arrhythmia management.

Skills

Leadership

Cardiac Electrophysiology Expertise

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Medical Degree from an accredited medical school

Board Certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Job description

The Department of Cardiology, Smidt Heart Institute has an exciting opportunity for a senior faculty leader to serve as Division Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and grow a thriving electrophysiology program that is nationally recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and academic achievement. The successful candidate will shape the future of electrophysiology care, research, and education within a dynamic and collaborative environment. The Division currently consists of 9 core faculty, 5 advanced practice providers, and 15 affiliated providers with expertise in all aspects of clinical electrophysiology and houses multidisciplinary research programs that encompass basic, translational, clinical, and population science in cardiac electrophysiology. The Division is also home to an ACGME-accredited Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Electrophysiology Division, fostering a culture of clinical excellence, academic scholarship, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Oversee and standardize the delivery of electrophysiology services across all inpatient and outpatient sites, ensuring access, quality, efficiency, and adoption of best practices.
• Lead clinical program development in advanced arrhythmia management, device implantation, and ablation therapies, while guiding the integration of novel technologies.
• Direct educational initiatives for medical students, residents, and fellows, maintaining high standards of teaching, mentorship, and program development.
• Recruit, mentor, and support the professional growth of a diverse and talented faculty and staff.
• Advance the Heart Rhythm Center as a regional and national center of excellence, strengthening relationships with referring providers and expanding outreach efforts.
• Promote and support basic, translational, and clinical research, including trial participation and innovation in care delivery models.
• Collaborate closely with institutional leadership and operational teams to achieve system-wide goals in patient care, research, and education.

The Smidt Heart Institute is widely recognized as a leader in the delivery of cardiovascular care and a pioneer in the development of new treatments and diagnostic tools. Since 2013, Cedars-Sinai Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery was rated in the top ten programs nationally and number one program in California by U.S. News and World Report Top Hospitals . The Department of Cardiology is one of the largest departments within the Cedars-Sinai Health System with over 185 faculty and physicians and has world renowned programs in cardiovascular imaging, advanced heart disease, interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, women’s health, hypertension, and regenerative medicine.

Qualifications:

• Medical Degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Eligible for unrestricted California license as Physician
• A track record of leadership in clinical, academics, and research within the field of cardiac electrophysiology.
• Meet requirement for appointments at the rank Professor of Cardiology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center
• Nationally recognized expertise and leadership in cardiac electrophysiology, demonstrated through significant clinical, research, and academic accomplishments.
• A track record of excellence in teaching, patient care and administration
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and mentorship skills

To apply, submit a current CV and Cover Letter to Dr. Christine Albert, Chair of Cardiology c/o:

Ranked #1 in California* and on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll for eight years in a row , we are a national leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare that encompasses primary care as well as specialized medicine and conducting research that leads to lifesaving discoveries and innovations.

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest non-profit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 1,022 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Cedars-Sinai Health System includes Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (our flagship hospital), the Academic Enterprise, Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, our ambulatory diagnostic and treatment centers, and our Medical Network. Recently, we have partnered with and added Torrance Memorial with its Medical Center and Medical Network as well as Huntington Hospital with its Medical Center and Medical Network to our system. The system comprises more than 2,300 beds and revenues exceeding $6 billion annually. It includes more than 50 outpatient venues spanning the entire region (e.g., Santa Monica and West Los Angeles, the South Bay, San Fernando Valley, and Pasadena).

At Cedars-Sinai, we are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve.

Join us and take the next step of your career at Cedars-Sinai !

Cedars-Sinai is in Southern California, surrounded by mountain ranges, valleys, forests, beautiful beaches along the Pacific Ocean, and nearby desert. L.A. is the entertainment capital of the world, a cultural mecca boasting more than 300 museums, and a paradise of beautiful weather. Diversity extends beyond geography to include one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse populations of any large city. In fact, Los Angeles is one of only two U.S. cities without a majority population. People from 140 countries speaking approximately 86 different languages call Los Angeles home.

Our compensation philosophy:

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. We also offer a comprehensive faculty benefits package.