Physician - Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Position Overview

Pay Range:

$641,633.00-$936,131.00

Capital Health is seeking an Advanced Heart Failure physician to join our dedicated team. Capital Health serves a diverse patient population across central New Jersey and Bucks County, PA. Our two-hospital health system, with locations in urban Trenton and suburban Hopewell, provides care to patients from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. We care for a wide range of individuals, including underserved communities, urban populations, and suburban families. Our services cater to patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric care, ensuring comprehensive medical services across the lifespan.  

Why Join Us?  

With over 500 physicians and specialists across these and multiple outpatient facilities, Capital Health provides access to state-of-the-art technology, innovative treatment options, and a collaborative work environment. Our physicians benefit from competitive compensation, career advancement opportunities, and a manageable work-life balance.  

Opportunity Details: 

• Establish an Advanced Heart Failure program.
• Provide direct heart failure patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Work with a team of peers and colleagues to oversee inpatient and outpatient heart failure program initiatives.
• Assist with heart failure initiatives – including but not limited to, reduction in length of stay, observed to expected mortality, 30-day readmissions, adherence to core measures and other publicly reported data, optimized transitions of care.
• Represent the heart failure program and its activities within Capital Health system and at hospital level committees as needed.
• Assist in the development of an advanced heart failure LVAD program.
• Assist the development of an advanced heart failure ECMO program
• Establish an advanced heart failure research program.
• Improve operational efficiency of heart failure management including implementation of computer-based reporting and data.
• Demonstrate transparency and integrity in interactions with physicians and staff, promoting trust in the institutional and departmental leadership.
• Foster excellent communications, teamwork, and cooperation in carrying out the clinical, educational, and mission of the cardiovascular service line.

Qualifications: 

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Medicine (MD/DO)
• Completion of an accredited Advanced Heart Failure fellowship
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of New Jersey (or the ability to obtain before appointment);
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiology
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Advanced Heart Failure
• Meets applicable credentialing and privileging standards for their specialty;
• ECMO and LVAD program development (preferred)
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Outstanding clinical teaching skills.
• Innovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Continuing Medical Education (CME)

• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.