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Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory & Interventional Cardiology
Interventional Cardiologist (Associate or Full Professor)
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and the Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) at Jefferson Health are seeking a distinguished Interventional Cardiologist to serve as Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Interventional Cardiology Section within the Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology.
This is a senior academic leadership opportunity for an accomplished physician with expertise in complex coronary intervention, structural heart disease, and mechanical circulatory support, and a strong track record of clinical excellence, program development, and academic achievement.
Leadership Opportunity
The Director will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for interventional cardiology services within a nationally recognized academic medical center. This individual will play a key role in advancing clinical quality, innovation, research, and education, while expanding and strengthening advanced interventional programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all aspects of cardiac catheterization laboratory operations and interventional cardiology services
- Drive program growth and innovation in complex coronary and structural heart interventions
- Ensure excellence in clinical quality, patient safety, and outcomes, with adherence to key performance metrics
- Optimize workflow, staffing, and resource utilization in partnership with nursing and administrative leadership
- Collaborate with institutional leadership to align divisional goals with the strategic vision of the Heart and Vascular Institute
- Maintain an active and productive clinical practice
- Lead and support clinical research initiatives, trials, and academic scholarship
- Mentor and teach medical students, residents, and fellows
This position reports directly to the Chief of Cardiology and Deputy Director of the HVI.
Program Highlights
- Join a team of 50 full-time academic cardiologists in a rapidly expanding multidisciplinary program
- Comprehensive cardiovascular services including:
- Structural and interventional cardiology
- Electrophysiology
- Advanced heart failure and transplant
- Cardio-oncology, cardio-obstetrics
- Specialized amyloidosis and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy programs
- Practice within Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, a flagship academic center within the Jefferson Health network
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
- Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania
- Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience in interventional cardiology, including advanced coronary and structural procedures
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a cath lab or interventional program preferred
- Proven record of clinical excellence, program development, and academic achievement
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Academic rank at Associate or Full Professor commensurate with experience
Why Jefferson
Jefferson Health is a nationally recognized academic health system known for innovation, collaboration, and excellence in patient care. The Heart and Vascular Institute continues to grow as a regional and national leader in cardiovascular medicine, offering physicians the opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a premier interventional cardiology program and shape the future of cardiovascular care within a top-tier academic institution.
Confidential inquiries are welcome.
Jason Kendall
Talent Acquisition Partner, Physician Recruitment
Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health
T (314) 327-4574 cell/text | jason.kendall@jefferson.edu
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