Director of Cardiology Services

Location: Deaconess Illinois

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Cardiology / Cardiovascular Services

Comp: $52.61-$78.91

Make a Difference at Deaconess Illinois

At Deaconess Illinois, our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our community with a compassionate and caring spirit. We are looking for a strategic, collaborative healthcare leader to oversee our Cardiology Service Line and Cardiology Ancillary Services Departments. The Director of Cardiology Services is responsible for the overall planning, organization, and direction of cardiology operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, staff competency, and responsible financial management. This role partners closely with hospital administration, physicians, and clinical leaders to support operational excellence, improve patient outcomes, and create a seamless patient care experience.

What You'll Do

• Lead Cardiology Operations: Plan, organize, and direct the Cardiology Service Line and Cardiology Ancillary Services in collaboration with hospital administration.
• Promote Quality and Patient Safety: Establish, implement, and enforce policies and procedures that support safe, effective, high-quality patient care.
• Drive Performance Improvement: Oversee quality assurance, continuous quality improvement (CQI), and performance improvement initiatives to enhance department outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Manage Budgets and Resources: Oversee departmental budget preparation, monitor expenses, and promote responsible financial management.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with applicable HFAP, state, federal, and local regulatory requirements, standards, and protocols.
• Develop and Support Staff: Oversee staff education, competency assessments, and professional development, with an emphasis on patient safety and organizational performance.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Build strong working relationships with physicians, hospital staff, administration, and the Practice Director/Administrator for Ambulatory Practice to support coordinated operations.
• Monitor Department Performance: Conduct department rounds to evaluate operational effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure established standards are met.
• Support Patient and Family Experience: Interact professionally with patients and families, partner with Patient Relations, and respond promptly to concerns to support timely resolution.
• Participate in Organizational Leadership: Attend and contribute to interdisciplinary committees and collaborate with clinical and administrative partners to achieve organizational goals.
• Lead Through Accountability: Delegate responsibilities appropriately, support staff performance, and foster a culture focused on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Need

• Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree, preferably an MBA, preferred. Graduation from a clinical education program and 5–10 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of relevant supervisory experience required, preferably in a healthcare setting. Experience in healthcare operations, departmental leadership, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance is beneficial.
• Skills and Abilities: Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, patients, families, employees, and organizational leadership. Ability to interpret reports, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare quality assessment and control processes. Ability to analyze information, identify problems, evaluate data, and develop effective solutions. Strong written communication skills, including preparing reports and quality improvement documentation. General computer proficiency, including Windows-based applications and word processing programs. Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to support safe and efficient department operations. Ability to communicate effectively in both emergent and non-emergent situations.
• Licensure and Certifications: Applicable professional licensure or certification must be maintained and renewed annually, as required for the individual's credentials and role. Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining required licensure and/or registration.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Remote Work: This position is not remote-capable.
• Physical Requirements: Light work, including occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds and activities involving standing, walking, and sitting.
• Travel: Use of a personal vehicle for company business may be required 25% or more of the time.

Why Join Deaconess Illinois?

Join a healthcare organization committed to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and the wellbeing of the communities we serve. In this leadership role, you will have the opportunity to influence cardiovascular services, strengthen team performance, collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership, and contribute to meaningful improvements in patient care. Ready to lead and make an impact? Apply today to join Deaconess Illinois.