Medical Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory & Director, Coronary and Structural Heart [...]

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunity for faculty appointment at Rutgers

Leadership stipends and protected academic time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an experienced interventional cardiologist to lead the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Structural Heart Interventions at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. This is a high-impact role requiring strong leadership and extensive experience in complex coronary interventions.

The position offers a competitive salary, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and involvement in education, research, and patient care excellence.

Join one of New Jersey's leading cardiovascular centers committed to advancing care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in interventional cardiology, including complex PCI and structural heart interventions.
• Proven leadership experience in a cardiac catheterization lab or interventional cardiology program.
• Strong background in quality improvement, clinical research, and program development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
• Lead and expand the structural heart program, overseeing advanced procedures such as TAVR.
• Drive clinical research and innovation, collaborating on trials and registry participation.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Excellent communication

Data-driven decision-making

Education

MD or DO from an accredited institution

Board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology

Job description

Job ID: 1043825

Specialty: Cardiology

Profession: Physician (MD, DO, Resident)

Opportunity Details

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an experienced interventional cardiologist to serve as the Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Director of Coronary and Structural Heart Interventions at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBIMC). This is a high‑impact leadership opportunity to oversee one of the most advanced interventional cardiology and structural heart programs in the region, driving quality, innovation, and programmatic growth in a high‑volume, quaternary referral center.

The ideal candidate will be a board‑certified interventional cardiologist with extensive experience in complex coronary interventions and structural heart disease, demonstrated leadership in cardiac catheterization lab operations, and a commitment to teaching, research, and quality improvement.

Salary: $600,000 to $900,000 per year (depending on experience and qualifications).

Key Responsibilities

Medical Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, ensuring excellence in patient care, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Oversee diagnostic and interventional procedures, including complex percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), chronic total occlusions (CTO), mechanical circulatory support (MCS), and high‑risk PCI.
• Lead quality assurance programs, including adherence to ACC/NCDR and CMS guidelines, peer review, and protocol development to enhance outcomes.
• Optimize lab workflow, resource allocation, and strategic growth, ensuring cutting‑edge technology adoption and procedural innovation.
• Collaborate with cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, and heart failure teams to enhance multidisciplinary care and patient selection.
• Foster a culture of excellence in education and mentorship, supervising cardiology fellows, residents, and allied health professionals.

Director, Coronary and Structural Heart Intervention

• Lead and expand the structural heart program, overseeing advanced procedures such as TAVR, MitraClip, PFO/ASD closure, LAAC (e.g., Watchman), and other transcatheter therapies.
• Ensure state‑of‑the‑art procedural techniques and evidence‑based care for complex coronary and structural heart interventions.
• Drive clinical research and innovation, collaborating on trials and registry participation to advance the field.
• Serve as a key liaison between interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, and referring physicians, promoting programmatic integration and patient access.
• Guide faculty development, recruitment, and training initiatives, fostering the next generation of interventional cardiologists.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board‑certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in interventional cardiology, including complex PCI and structural heart interventions.
• Proven leadership experience in a cardiac catheterization lab or interventional cardiology program.
• Strong background in quality improvement, clinical research, and program development.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentorship, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Eligible for New Jersey medical licensure.

Additional Skills And Competencies

• Visionary leadership with a commitment to advancing cardiovascular care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and foster a culture of innovation.
• Experience with data‑driven decision‑making and NCDR metrics.

Why Join Us?

• Leadership role at one of New Jersey’s leading cardiovascular centers, home to cutting‑edge interventional and structural heart programs.
• High procedural volume, with access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and advanced imaging.
• Opportunity for faculty appointment at Rutgers and engagement in clinical research and education.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including leadership stipends and protected academic time.
• Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment within the Heart & Vascular Service Line and RWJBarnabas Health, the largest and most comprehensive health system in New Jersey.