Division Chief Cardiology

Division Chief Cardiologist - Beautiful Reno/Lake Tahoe

Renown Health is northern Nevada's largest not-for-profit, locally owned, integrated health network. Affiliated with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, the Renown Institute for Heart and Vascular Health offers opportunities in research, teaching, and other scholarly activities. You can expect a highly supportive, stable leadership team committed to providing resources to keep patients as the center focus of care. Our nationally ranked cardiology program is Best in the State of Nevada for MI/CHF care. We are seeking a Division Chief of Cardiology who will work directly and jointly with providers in inpatient and outpatient settings. They would directly report to the Chief Executive Officer of Renown Medical Group. Renown offers a dynamic medical group with 550 employed providers. Based in Reno, Renown Health serves northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeastern California and is the region's only Level II trauma center between Sacramento, CA and Salt Lake City, UT, serving a population of over 1 million patients.

Division Chief for Cardiology

• Will work in conjunction with the Dyad Administrative leadership,
• Will manage driving operational performance, provider engagement, recruitment, strategic planning, analysis, and implementation of the infrastructure, processes, and systems to support effective and high-quality clinical care, education, and research, within the context of the Affiliation Agreement between Renown Health and UNR Med.

• Direct, plan, and coordinate the work of the professional medical staff including physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, including supervision and evaluation, training, and team building.
• Responsible for the implementation, management, supervision, and evaluation of all activities of the program following national standards, evidence-based care, and / or regulatory requirements.
• Develop quality metrics and report on monthly, quarterly, and annual program statistics / outcomes data.
• Drive provider performance to meet productivity expectations and quality initiatives developed in conjunction with Renown Medical Group, UNR Med, and Renown Health.
• Participate in and aid in developing adequate compensation models as needed.
• Oversee clinical / peer chart review to ensure appropriateness of medical care delivered.
• Aid practice managers in developing policies, clinical program pathways, and clinical procedures.
• Support initiatives that will improve access, overall health, and reduce disparities in care for our communities and all Nevadans.

Academic Components of this role require the incumbent to:

• Incorporate UNR Med and Renown Health's vision, mission, values, and strategic plans to achieve success in expanding clinical services, programs, educational, and research activities.
• Enhance resident and student opportunities for clinical rotations and support both case-based and didactic learning.
• Demonstrate proficiency in clinical research and publications.
• Facilitate the development of clinical research opportunities and clinical trials for students, residents, clinicians, and other participants.
• Support the operations of the cardiology fellowship program.
• Address issues in cardiology care, education, and research related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• In the academic physician leadership role, the incumbent will help to develop and oversee General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Heart Failure, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiac Imaging, and the Women's Heart Center, as well as be held responsible for key initiatives in driving the performance of these groups and meeting financial objectives for the organization.

Position Details:

• The fully integrated Cardiovascular Service Line includes nineteen (19) physicians, including 5 interventionalists, three (3) Electrophysiologists, and thirteen (13) Advanced Practitioners.
• 9-weeks leave (all-inclusive)
• Q1:13 call schedule plus additional post-call days off.
• Excellent working relationship with employed vascular and cardiothoracic surgeons.
• Full-time employed position with Renown's Institute for Heart & Vascular Health
• Competitive Guaranteed Salary with move to Productivity - highly productive and efficient group
• $50,000 Starting bonus inclusive of Relocation Assistance
• Supportive team approach with a flexible work-life balanced schedule
• Wide range of academic opportunities - professorships, education leadership, and research funding support
• 401k with Tiered Match Increasing with Years of Service
• $5,000 CME Allowance in addition to coverage of all board certifications and licensure
• Health Benefits, employer-paid Short-Term Disability
• Paid Malpractice with 100% Tail coverage
• Renown is a PSLF Qualifying entity for the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program as 501(c)(3)
• NO STATE INCOME TAX

Nothing beats living in the Reno-Tahoe region. Our area holds a favorable quality of life from Reno itself to the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, endless activities, a diverse culinary scene, and family-friendly community, it is easy to understand why so many people choose to live, explore and play in the natural beauty of our region. Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada, Reno is a quick drive to Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, Napa Valley or San Francisco. Come see for yourself.

Link to Formally Apply

Contact: Lynn Whalen, In-House Provider Recruiter | lynn.whalen@renown.org