Medical Director of Quality - Heart & Vascular

RWJ Barnabas Health; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in West Orange, New Jersey, seeks a Medical Director of Quality for Heart & Vascular. This role involves driving quality, safety, and performance initiatives across the healthcare system. Ideal candidates will have an MD or DO with board certification in a relevant specialty and a minimum of 5 years of experience. The position offers an anticipated salary range of $200,000 to $250,000, commensurate with skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of clinical practice with demonstrated leadership in quality and safety.
• Experience with Heart & Vascular registries and improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead systemwide Heart & Vascular quality and safety strategies.
• Utilize data analytics for performance improvement.
• Engage multidisciplinary teams to enhance care delivery.

Skills

Leadership in quality

Data-driven improvement initiatives

Heart & Vascular specialties

Communication skills

Education

MD or DO with board certification in a Heart & Vascular specialty

Eligible for New Jersey medical licensure

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking a Medical Director of Quality – Heart & Vascular. West Orange, New Jersey.

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, is seeking a Medical Director of Quality – Heart & Vascular to serve as a key clinical leader driving quality, safety, and performance excellence across our system. In this role, the Medical Director will lead systemwide initiatives focused on improving clinical outcomes, standardizing care pathways, and advancing patient experience across cardiology, cardiac surgery, and vascular services. Working in close partnership with the VP for Quality, Heart & Vascular, this leader will leverage data and registry insights to drive performance improvement, oversee clinical event reviews and regulatory compliance, and engage physicians and multidisciplinary teams in fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

The Medical Director of Quality – Heart & Vascular is responsible for advancing clinical quality, safety, outcomes, and patient experience across RWJBarnabas Health. This leader will collaborate with system and hospital leadership, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based strategies that improve care delivery and drive measurable results.

This role plays a critical part in aligning Heart & Vascular quality initiatives with system priorities, regulatory standards, and best practices—while fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute systemwide Heart & Vascular quality and safety strategies, focusing on measurable improvements in outcomes, efficiency, and care reliability
• Utilize data analytics and registry performance (ACC, STS, NCDR, VQI) to identify opportunities, develop dashboards, and present actionable insights to leadership
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to standardize protocols, oversee clinical event reviews, and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Engage physicians, APPs, and multidisciplinary teams to promote a culture of high reliability, continuous improvement, and equitable patient care

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in a Heart & Vascular specialty (Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Electrophysiology, or related field)
• Active or eligible for New Jersey medical licensure
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice with demonstrated leadership in quality, safety, or performance improvement
• Experience with Heart & Vascular registries (ACC/NCDR, STS, VQI) and data-driven improvement initiatives
• Strong communication, facilitation, and change management skills
• Proven ability to work effectively within a complex, matrixed health system

NJ Paid Transparency

The anticipated salary range for this position, if hired to work, is $200,000 to $250,000 per year. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.