Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Cardiologist – Medical Director
Company: RWJBarnabas Health
Location: Newark
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Cardiologist – Medical
Director Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (RWJBarnabas
Health) Position Type: Full-Time Reports To: Division Chief,
Cardiology Position Summary Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
(NBI), part of RWJBarnabas Health—the largest academic health
system in New Jersey—is seeking an experienced Adult Congenital
Heart Disease (ACHD) cardiologist to lead and expand our
established ACHD program. This leadership role will guide the
program toward ACHA accreditation while integrating
multidisciplinary care across cardiology, cardiac surgery,
maternal-fetal medicine, electrophysiology, imaging, and advanced
heart failure and transplant services. The successful candidate
will join a high-performing cardiovascular division within a
tertiary and quaternary care environment, serving as both a
clinical leader and institutional champion for adult patients with
congenital heart disease. Compensation and Benefits The anticipated
salary range for this position if hired to work is $500,000 to
$700,000 per year. The compensation offered to the candidate
selected for the position will depend on several factors, including
the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional
experience. - Incentive bonus opportunity tied to quality,
outreach, and academic contributions. - Comprehensive benefits
including health, dental, vision, malpractice coverage, and
retirement plans. - Academic title and protected administrative
time commensurate with leadership responsibilities. Key
Responsibilities: - Provide clinical leadership and direct
oversight of the ACHD program, ensuring high-quality,
evidence-based care and continuity across inpatient and outpatient
settings. - Lead the ACHA credentialing and accreditation process
for NBI’s ACHD program. - Develop and implement comprehensive ACHD
clinical pathways, outreach initiatives, and quality metrics. -
Collaborate with pediatric cardiology, adult cardiology
subspecialties, cardiac surgery, and maternal-fetal medicine to
coordinate care for complex congenital heart disease patients. -
Mentor cardiology fellows and trainees; participate in academic and
research activities related to ACHD. - Build referral relationships
with community cardiologists and referring physicians across the
RWJBarnabas Health network. - Contribute to program visibility
through education, outreach, and regional collaboration with
academic partners. Qualifications: - MD or DO degree with board
certification in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) - Completion
of an ACGME-accredited Adult Congenital Heart Disease fellowship,
or “grandfathered” pathway. - Eligible for medical licensure in the
State of New Jersey. - Strong background in academic medicine,
clinical research, and physician development. - Experience working
collaboratively with pediatric cardiac programs is strongly
preferred. - Structural heart specialists with relevant experience
are also encouraged to apply. How to Apply: To learn more about
this and other opportunities, please contact Henry Fishbein,
Physician Recruitment Manager at RWJBarnabas Health, directly via
email at Henry.Fishbein@rwjbh.org. About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care
delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than
three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3
children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities
and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to
providing the highest quality of patient care and health education
to the community and region. Our dedication to serving the people
of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our
hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and
wellness in our communities and provide access to services that
would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing
improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our
communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the
evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be
enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions
or improving community health through local programs and education.
Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest
academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality
patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and
medical education, further advancing our mission of providing
high-quality healthcare in New Jersey. The new collaboration also
aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and
clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer
Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health
Care.
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