Cardiology Manager

Cardiology Practice Manager

Western Suburbs of Chicago

A large, physician-led medical group in the Chicago area, backed by private equity, is hiring a Cardiology Practice Manager to lead operations across five cardiology offices in the western suburbs.

The cardiology department is growing fast. Recent investment in cardiac imaging has changed what the practice can offer patients, and the group is adding physicians at a steady pace. This role is the operational partner to the physicians. It owns the patient experience, access, and the team that makes these offices run.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of five cardiology practice locations, supporting a network of more than 20 physicians and 17 advanced practice providers.

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of approximately 120 employees through three direct-report supervisors overseeing advanced practice providers, medical assistants, and nursing staff.

• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with physicians, ensuring consistent communication regarding operational objectives, performance results, and organizational initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to enhance patient access, streamline triage processes, optimize scheduling, and reduce appointment wait times.

• Monitor key operational performance indicators and patient satisfaction metrics, investigate performance gaps, and collaborate with clinical teams to implement improvements.

• Lead recruitment, employee development, coaching, and performance management to strengthen leadership capabilities and promote a positive team environment across all locations.

• Collaborate with a peer leader responsible for cardiac testing as part of the broader regional leadership team to support operational alignment and organizational goals.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of healthcare industry experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity within an ambulatory care, specialty practice, or hospital outpatient environment.

• Demonstrated experience managing supervisors, team leads, or other frontline leaders, preferably across multiple locations.

• Strong physician relationship management skills, with the ability to build credibility, establish trust, and maintain effective working partnerships with clinical providers.

• Proven success in improving patient access, operational efficiency, patient throughput, and overall patient experience.

• Clinical experience or an RN background is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates with strong healthcare operations experience from non-clinical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Opportunity Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced healthcare operations leader to take on a broader leadership role within a growing cardiology practice. If you have successfully led high-performing teams, built strong physician relationships, and driven operational improvements, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.