Executive Director, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant

RWJ Barnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Malpractice insurance

401k retirement

PTO & CME

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Director of Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant to lead the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center program in Newark, NJ. This high-visibility role combines local program direction with regional strategic oversight for one of the nation’s largest heart transplant centers.

The position offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $600,000 to $800,000 per year, plus incentives, health and retirement benefits, and a strong academic environment aligned with Rutgers

Qualifications

• Board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology.
• Academic: Scholarly track record suitable for senior faculty appointment at Rutgers NJMS.
• Leadership: Proven clinical excellence and prior leadership in a high-volume transplant or AHF program.
• Licensure: Eligible for NJ medical licensure and hospital privileges in RWJBH Northern Region.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction for Heart Transplant, Advanced Heart Failure, and Mechanical Circulatory Support program, ensuring excellence in clinical outcomes and regulatory compliance (UNOS/CMS).
• Expand region-wide outreach programs, referral pathways, and the Cardiogenic Shock initiative, standardize protocols across the RWJBH network, and oversee growth, financial sustainability, and performance measures.
• Co-manage transplant selection with the Surgical Director and align medical/surgical quality initiatives in heart replacement therapy.
• Support and enrich the academic and scholarly activities of the Section, including clinical research, faculty development, and ACGME fellowship support.

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Director of Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant to lead the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center program in Newark, NJ. This high-visibility role combines local program direction with regional strategic oversight for one of the nation’s largest heart transplant centers.

The position offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $600,000 to $800,000 per year, plus incentives, health and retirement benefits, and a strong academic environment aligned with Rutgers