This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
St. Joseph’s Health is seeking an experienced physician leader to serve as Chief of Cardiology. This role is accountable for all professional and administrative activities within the Cardiology Service Line and serves as Department Chair, establishing section chiefs as needed in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws.
The Chief will set a clear vision for the Cardiology Service Line, emphasizing strategic and business planning, clinical excellence, and operational performance. This position collaborates with key stakeholders to advance care delivery, improve patient experience, and strengthen financial and market position.
Key Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary cardiology care (invasive and non-invasive) across the service line.
Develop and execute a 3–5-year strategic and operating plan; monitor performance against objectives.
Recruit, onboard, and support physicians and advanced practice providers.
Ensure quality, productivity, and patient experience standards are met.
Oversee clinical services, cost management, quality assurance, and medical protocols.
Advance clinical capabilities, promote research, and enhance national recognition of St. Joseph’s Health as a major cardiac center.
Manage capital and operating budgets; drive financial sustainability.
Foster physician engagement and lead system-level cardiology initiatives.
Maintain compliance with DNV, CMS, NYS, and other regulatory standards.
Travel to various Trinity Health sites up to 50% of the time.
Qualifications
MD or DO with Board Certification in Cardiology (Interventional or Non-Invasive).
Eligible for New York State licensure.
Proven leadership experience in a cardiology program or service line.
Strong strategic, operational, and financial acumen.
Commitment to clinical excellence and collaborative leadership.
Compensation & Benefits
Non-Invasive Chief: Compensation is $600-$650K base + productivity incentives
Interventional Chief: Compensation is $750-$800K + productivity bonuses
The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and does not include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.
CME time & $4,500 annual expense allowance
Generous PTO
403(b) retirement program with employer match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid malpractice coverage, including tail coverage
Loan Repayment: Our institution qualifies as an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
ABOUT THE FACILITY
St. Joseph’s Health is a non-profit regional health care system based in Syracuse, NY, providing services to patients throughout Central New York and northern Pennsylvania. From primary to specialty to home care, to our Magnet-recognized hospital, and in collaboration with our community partners, St. Joseph’s is advancing the health of the communities we serve through an expanding range of services to ensure our patients achieve optimum health. Ranked by Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the country, U.S. News “Best Regional Hospital” and a 15-time winner of the National Research Corporation Consumer Choice award, St. Joseph’s is widely recognized for quality, value and delivering the highest patient satisfaction.
St. Joseph's Health is affiliated with St. Joseph's Physicians and is part of Trinity Health one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the United States. Trinity Health is based in Livonia, Michigan, a Catholic national health care system located in Livonia, Michigan.
About Trinity Health
Our mission:
We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.
At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore more at
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.