Chief of Cardiology - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

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Position Summary:

The Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and Broward Health North are opening doors for collaborative research, scholarship, and high-quality academic healthcare in South Florida. This a rare opportunity to transform the delivery of healthcare by setting the foundation for the first Academic Medical Center in Broward and Palm Beach counties. With an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, FAU is committed to addressing the pressing healthcare needs of our communities. Join us in enhancing the healthcare workforce and driving innovation in health-related fields. FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine is dedicated to producing doctors who are not only highly skilled but also deeply connected to their communities. With Florida facing a looming shortage of physicians, the need for passionate, forward-thinking medical professionals has never been greater. Join us in leading the charge to revolutionize healthcare for generations to come. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of academic medicine. Apply now and be part of a legacy that's set to reshape the future of healthcare in South Florida and beyond!

The FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine seeks a dynamic and collaborative clinical faculty member at the rank of Associate/Full Professor to serve as a Chief of Cardiology. The Chief of Cardiology will provide strategic leadership and oversee the Cardiology Department within the College of Medicine and Broward Health. This role entails the management of clinical, educational, and research programs within the Cardiology Department, with a focus on enhancing patient care, advancing medical education, and driving cutting-edge research initiatives in cooperation with the departments and Broward Health hospital's administration for Cardiology. This position is also responsible for the strategic clinical relationships with physicians across the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, as well as those with the nursing staff, pharmacy, laboratories, and technical staff. The Chief of Cardiology oversees the development of clinical/education training content and marketing materials. The Chief of Cardiology ensures the compliance of the cardiology subspecialists service line rules and regulations regarding patient care, billing documentation and HIPAA, and participates in the development and leadership of quality and safety initiatives and clinical practice improvements. The primary work site for this position is the University’s affiliate hospital, Broward Health North.

The mission of the Schmidt College of Medicine as a community-based medical school is to advance the health and well-being of our community by training future generations of humanistic clinicians and scientists and translating discovery to patient-centered care. We are committed to providing educational programs, in partnership with our hospital affiliates, that enable our medical students and residents to become active, self-directed, life-long learners; equip our graduates to effectively treat the patients that they are most likely to encounter in their practices; produce graduates with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and self-awareness required to practice effective, humanistic, patient-centered, evidence-based medicine; emphasize the centrality of collaborative relationships in the provision of the highest quality comprehensive health care; and foster and value collaboration among medical specialties, and between academic medicine and community health care professionals.

The Chief of Cardiology - Associate/Full Professor reports to the Chair of Medicine and will have the following key responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Cardiology Department in alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the Schmidt College of Medicine and Broward Health.
• Provide guidance and direction to a team of cardiologists, fellows, residents, and support staff.

Clinical Oversight:

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based clinical care in the field of cardiology, fostering a culture of excellence and patient-centered care.
• Oversee clinical operations, including patient scheduling, consultations, diagnostic procedures, and inpatient care.

Academic and Educational Initiatives:

• Lead educational programs related to cardiology for medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring co