Interventional Cardiologist - Lead a Premier Cardiovascular & Structural Heart Program - Mercy Hospital Springfield Missouri

Mercy Clinic; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership stipend

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy in Springfield, MO, seeks an experienced Chief Interventional Cardiologist and Structural Heart Program Director to lead a high-volume cardiovascular service line. You will direct interventional and structural teams, drive program growth, and advance a premier stem cell and structural heart program across a multi-state region.

The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership, a track record in structural heart programs, and a passion for physician collaboration and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Board certified in cardiovascular disease.
• Board certified/eligible in interventional cardiology.
• Proven leadership experience within a cardiovascular practice, cath lab, STEMI or structural heart program.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, physician collaboration, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of interventional and structural cardiologists and advanced practitioners.
• Drive growth, quality, and outcomes across the cardiovascular service line.
• Oversee expansion of structural heart services (TAVR/MitraClip/TEER, LAAO, PFO/ASD).
• Collaborate with cardiac surgery, imaging, EP, heart failure, and vascular teams.
• Support research, clinical trials, and innovation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Interventional cardiology

Clinical excellence

Program development

Education

MD

Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology

Tools

Cath lab equipment

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Chief Interventional Cardiologist & Structural Heart Program Director

Lead a High-Volume Cardiovascular Practice and Premier Structural Heart Program

Mercy Cardiology is seeking a dynamic Interventional Cardiologist Subspecialty Lead, Cath Lab/STEMI Medical Director to lead one of the region's busiest and most comprehensive cardiovascular programs.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-volume cardiovascular service line with an established referral network, advanced procedural capabilities, and strong organizational commitment to continued growth and innovation.

Position Highlights

• Lead a team of highly skilled interventional and structural cardiologists, advanced practitioners, robust cath lab, and Level 1 STEMI program.
• Assist the structuralist cardiologists with expansion of a robust Structural Heart Program, including TAVR, MitraClip/TEER, left atrial appendage occlusion, PFO/ASD closure, and emerging structural technologies.
• Perform a high volume of coronary interventions supported by state-of-the-art cath and hybrid operating suites.
• Collaborate with nationally recognized cardiac surgery, imaging, electrophysiology, heart failure, and vascular teams.
• Drive quality, patient outcomes, program growth, and strategic development across the cardiovascular service line.
• Influence physician recruitment, program development, and regional cardiovascular strategy.
• Participate in research, clinical trials, and innovation initiatives, if desired.

Practice Environment

• Established referral base serving a large multi-state catchment area.
• Strong structural heart volumes with significant growth potential.
• Advanced cardiovascular imaging and procedural capabilities.
• Advanced Practitioner Support
• Comprehensive cardiovascular service line including:
• Interventional Cardiology
• Structural Heart
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Electrophysiology
• Heart Failure
• Vascular Surgery
• Cardiac Imaging
• ECMO Center of Excellence
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Dedicated administrative and operational leadership support.

Candidate Qualifications

• Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease.
• Board Certified/Eligible in Interventional Cardiology.
• Proven leadership experience within a cardiovascular practice, cath lab, STEMI or structural heart program.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, physician collaboration, and patient-centered care.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a respected clinical leader who combines exceptional procedural skills with a passion for program building, physician engagement, and cardiovascular innovation. This physician will be energized by the opportunity to lead a high-volume practice, mentor colleagues, expand structural heart services, and help define the next generation of cardiovascular care for the region.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation package, including:

• Market-leading salary with productivity incentives
• Leadership stipend
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance
• Retirement plans with employer contribution
• Professional liability coverage
• Opportunities for research, teaching, and clinical leadership development

About the Community

Springfield, Missouri, offers an exceptional quality of life with a low cost of living, outstanding schools, vibrant cultural amenities, and convenient access to lakes, parks, and outdoor recreation. The community combines the advantages of a growing metropolitan area with the welcoming feel of the Midwest.

Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to lead a growing cardiovascular institute, influence the strategic direction of a premier structural heart program, and make a lasting impact on the cardiovascular health of the communities we serve.

Your life is our life's work

At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you'll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership-from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care-where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.