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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.

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $600,000 to $900,000 per year.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidates educational background, skills, and professional experience

To learn more about this position or to apply directly, please contact Nancy Harbison, by email at Nancy.Harbison@rwjbh.org. 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Leadership role at one of New Jerseys 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.

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.