Physician Executive for the Cardiovascular Service Line

Cardiovascular Center at Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 865,000 - 993,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cardiovascular Center at Tufts Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Physician Executive to lead its cardiovascular patient care enterprise. This role involves developing strategies, improving care quality, and ensuring regulatory compliance while promoting health equity.

The successful candidate will have over 5 years of leadership experience, licensure in Massachusetts, and board certification in cardiovascular specialties. Attractive compensation of $865,000 to $993,000 annually is offered.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience as a physician leader or in a senior leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the cardiovascular network strategy.
• Monitor and improve utilization, cost efficiency, and quality of care.
• Drive continuous quality improvement and achieve service-line goals.

Education

Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a physician in Massachusetts

Board certification in at least one cardiovascular disease specialty

Eligible for academic appointment at the Professor level

Job description

Overview

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated academic health system delivering exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences across Massachusetts and beyond. The Cardiovascular Service Line (CVSL) seeks a Physician Executive to lead all activities related to cardiovascular patient care enterprise, support the academic mission, and drive quality and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

The Cardiovascular Service Line Physician Executive will:

• Accountable for developing and implementing the cardiovascular network strategy, growth, financial profitability, and system integration across Tufts Medicine.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and operational leaders to monitor and improve utilization, cost efficiency, and quality of care.
• Develop and implement benchmarked compensation and productivity plans for all CVSL physicians.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements, including Joint Commission and other accrediting agencies, and promote adherence to best‑practice protocols.
• Drive continuous quality improvement at the division and entity level, achieving outcomes that meet or exceed service‑line goals.
• Represent the CVSL on hospital and ambulatory committees, and partner with community boards as appropriate.
• Develop strategies for health equity and equitable access to cardiovascular services for all populations and communities.
• Lead research, innovation, education, and patient‑outcomes programs within the CVSL, supporting collaborative efforts and faculty recruitment.
• Update the TM CVSL Executive Committee on partnership activities, program developments, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Greater than 5 years’ experience as a physician leader, division chief, or other senior leadership position.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a physician in the state of Massachusetts.
• Board certified in at least one cardiovascular disease specialty.
• Eligible for an academic appointment at the Professor level.

Compensation

Salary range: $865,000.00 to $993,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and includes factors such as experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank.

Contact

Michael Martin, Physician Executive Recruiter
[e-mail]
https://careers.tuftsmedicine.org/us/en