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Academic / Faculty / Research Physician

St. Luke's Hospital • Fountain Hill, PA, United States
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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.

    Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas

    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

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