Medical Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory & Director, Coronary and Structural Heart Interventions

RWJ Barnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health – Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is seeking an experienced interventional cardiologist to serve as Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Director of Coronary and Structural Heart Interventions. This leadership role oversees a high-volume program committed to quality, education, and innovation.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology with 7–10 years of advanced interventional experience, and

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 PCI, CTO, 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.
• Lead and expand the structural heart program, overseeing advanced procedures such as TAVR, MitraClip, PFO/ASD closure, LAAC (Watchman), and other transcatheter therapies.
• 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.

Skills

Interventional cardiology

Leadership

Clinical research

Quality improvement

Teaching/mentorship

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO from an accredited institution

Board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology

Job description

Medical Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory & Director, Coronary and Structural Heart Interventions

RWJBarnabas Health – Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Position Overview

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.

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.

About Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a nationally recognized cardiovascular center of excellence, offering advanced heart failure therapies, heart transplantation, interventional cardiology, and structural heart procedures. As part of RWJBarnabas Health, NBIMC is committed to clinical innovation, quality improvement, and training the next generation of cardiovascular specialists.