Cardiovascular Service Line Chief - Riverside Cardiology Specialists - Riverside Medical Group

Position: Cardiovascular Service Line Chief - Riverside Cardiology Specialists - Riverside Medical Group [...]
* ** Strategic Leadership:
** Develop and execute short- and long-term strategies for cardiovascular program growth and integration across RHS facilities.
* ** Clinical Excellence:
** Ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and patient-centered care across all cardiovascular disciplines.
* ** Operational Oversight:
** Oversee the efficiency, consistency, and coordination of cardiovascular services, including clinical pathways, access, and performance metrics.
* ** Team Development:
** Mentor, supervise, and develop physicians, advanced practice providers, and staff within the cardiovascular service line.
* ** Program Integration:
** Strengthen collaboration among cardiology, vascular surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery to optimize patient care and resource utilization.
* ** Governance & Quality:
** Represent the cardiovascular service line in RHS-wide initiatives, including quality improvement, performance assessment, utilization review, risk management, and infection control.
* ** Recruitment & Retention:
** Support recruitment and retention of high-caliber physicians and staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence.
* ** Financial Stewardship:
** Participate in budgeting, capital planning, and long-range financial strategy for the service line.
* ** Education & Research:
** Support medical education, staff training, and potential research collaborations across cardiovascular specialties.
* ** Compliance & Accreditation:
** Ensure programs maintain all relevant accreditations, certifications, and regulatory standards.
* Build trust and relationships internally and externally.
* Develop a strong dyad partnership with administrative leadership.
* Identify opportunities for clinical and operational integration across cardiovascular services.
* Review and refine strategic and operational action plans.
* Implement growth strategies that strengthen the cardiovascular service line.
* Enhance program quality, consistency, and patient outcomes.
* Demonstrate measurable improvement in coordination among cardiology, vascular, and cardiothoracic surgery services.
** Qualifications*
* ** Education
* ** Minimum of
** 8–10 years of progressive clinical practice
** and leadership experience.
* Demonstrated success leading complex, multidisciplinary cardiovascular programs.
* Skilled in fostering collaboration between independent and employed physicians.
* Proven ability to align operations, finance, and quality initiatives with system goals.
* Experience recruiting, developing, and managing clinical teams.
* Strong understanding of modern quality, safety, and performance improvement systems.
* High energy and commitment to the mission of community-based, high-quality healthcare.
* MBA or MHA preferred but not required with equivalent operational and strategic experience.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
* ** Doctor of Medicine (MD)
** or
** Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
*** Licensed Medical Doctor in the
** State of Virginia**
* ** Board Certified or Board Eligible
** in Cardiovascular Disease
* Valid
** DEA registration** (Required)
* Innovative Benefits for Improved Well-being
- * Safe Haven
* VITAL Work Life, Riverside provides access to a support system when challenges arise. Completely confidential, these support services help address burnout, career fatigue and mental health considerations, including:
* Behavioral health and counseling
* Clinician Peer Coaching Program
* Legal and financial consultations
* VITAL Work Life app
* Worklife Concierge services
* Support via phone – 24/7
* Contact Our Recruitment Team for Questions
* Peer Coaching Resources
** Riverside Health
** Established in 1915, Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated health network dedicated to serving the communities of Eastern Virginia. Riverside’s network of services includes acute care, Riverside Medical Group, lifelong health, academic residency programs and fellowships and community benefit initiatives. Facilities include four acute-care hospitals with a Level II Trauma Center and NICU, as well as a mental health and recovery hospital with a dedicated psychiatric emergency department.

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