Job Title: Associate Chair, Cardiovascular Services - St. Luke s University Health Network
Location: St. Luke s University Hospital - Bethlehem Campus
Job Type: Full-Time
Specialty: Cardiovascular Services
Position Summary:
The Associate Chair, Cardiovascular Services will partner with the Department Chair to provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the cardiology service line at St. Luke s University Hospital. This role is designed for a cardiologist who thrives in a large community hospital setting with the benefits of an academic environment. The Associate Chair will focus on clinical excellence, operational performance, and program growth, while supporting the department s ongoing role in education and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy
- Collaborate with the Chair to set departmental goals, align strategy with network priorities, and ensure continued excellence in patient care.
- Provide leadership in day-to-day departmental operations, acting as a trusted partner in decision making and execution.
- Represent the department on committees and in cross-network initiatives.
Clinical Oversight
- Maintain a visible clinical role while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient cardiology.
- Support the breadth of cardiology services, including general, interventional, electrophysiology, structural, and advanced heart failure.
- Mentor physicians and advanced practitioners, encouraging best practices and professional growth.
Operational Management
- Assist in scheduling, resource management, and workflow optimization to ensure efficiency.
- Partner with administrative leaders on budgets, financial stewardship, and growth of cardiology programs.
- Contribute to recruitment, retention, and development of the cardiology team.
Quality & Compliance
- Oversee departmental performance metrics, focusing on patient outcomes, safety, and efficiency.
- Lead initiatives for continuous quality improvement and patient experience.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and professional standards.
Educational Engagement (optional but not required)
- Participate in the teaching of cardiology fellows, residents, and medical students in collaboration with St. Luke s medical school.
- Support a culture of clinical inquiry and provide opportunities for staff and trainees to engage in academic activities if desired.
Qualifications:
Required
- MD or DO degree; board-certified in Cardiology.
- At least 5 years of clinical practice in cardiology with demonstrated leadership experience.
- Strong skills in communication, collaboration, and operational management.
Preferred
- Experience in a leadership role within a large hospital or health system.
- Familiarity with program development, quality improvement, or academic teaching.
About St. Luke s University Health Network
Founded in 1872, St. Luke s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network s service area includes 11 counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. Dedicated to advancing medical education, St. Luke s is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania.
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If you d like to learn more about this opportunity, please attach your CV along with interest to:
Christine Figler, RN BSN
Physician Recruiter
St. Luke s University Health Network