RWJBarnabas Health is Seeking a Medical Director of Heart Failure at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Medical Director of Heart Failure to lead and grow the Heart Failure Program at Community Medical Center (CMC) in Toms River, NJ. This is a unique leadership opportunity to build and shape an advanced heart failure program in Ocean County, with the support of one of the state's most comprehensive cardiovascular networks.

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $470,000 to $700,000 per year.

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

Contact Recruiter:

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

Position Overview:
The Medical Director will be dedicated to the development and leadership of the Heart Failure Program, in addition to clinical responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be an experienced cardiologist with a passion for improving heart failure outcomes through collaboration, education, and innovation.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and oversee heart failure protocols and practice guidelines for both inpatient and outpatient care.
• Align program goals with the broader objectives of RWJBarnabas Health and Community Medical Center.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration among cardiology, nursing, case management, and administration.
• Assess and advocate for necessary program resources, including staffing, equipment, and budget.
• Promote program visibility through participation in regional and national heart failure initiatives and conferences.
• Monitor and drive continuous quality improvement and performance metrics.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide cardiology consultation and care in Ocean County-based ambulatory settings.
• Coordinate with referring physicians and ensure appropriate referral pathways for advanced heart failure care.
• Participate in the cardiology call schedule at Community Medical Center.
• Deliver care in accordance with the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Maintain CME requirements in compliance with medical group expectations.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey -- whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state's largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers' education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.