About this role
Physician – System Medical Director, Advanced Heart Failure Program
Main Line Health, a nationally recognized health system serving the western Philadelphia suburbs, is seeking a visionary System Medical Director for Advanced Heart Failure to lead and expand our growing program. This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of advanced heart failure care across a dynamic, integrated health system.
As part of Lankenau Heart Group, a leading cardiovascular team within Main Line Health, the Director will drive clinical innovation, program development, and system-wide integration, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes and sustainable growth. The role also offers opportunities for clinical research and academic collaboration through the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR), supporting innovation and advancing care in advanced heart failure therapies.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide strategic leadership for the Advanced Heart Failure and VAD Program across Main Line Health, including clinical operations, quality improvement, and program expansion.
· Oversee delivery of comprehensive advanced heart failure care, including device-supported therapies (e.g., VAD, ECMO, Impella) and inpatient/outpatient services.
· Build and strengthen referral networks with Main Line Health groups and private practices to increase patient volume and program reach.
· Foster a multidisciplinary team-based approach, collaborating with cardiology, CT surgery, and device teams for integrated care delivery.
· Mentor and supervise clinical staff, with opportunities to develop graduate medical education programs and potentially establish an advanced heart failure fellowship.
· Engage in clinical research and support academic initiatives aligned with program growth.
· Lead initiatives to expand outpatient satellite offices and inpatient coverage across the health system.
Qualifications:
· Board-certified in cardiology with advanced training in heart failure and transplant medicine.
· Minimum 5–10 years of clinical experience, including demonstrated leadership in program development or significant growth of advanced heart failure/VAD programs.
· Proven ability to manage clinical operations and multidisciplinary teams, with strong strategic planning skills.
· Expertise in advanced heart failure therapies and device management.
· Commitment to patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and innovation.
· Interest in teaching and mentoring within an academic environment.
Benefits and Compensation:
Highly competitive compensation package, including base salary and performance incentives.
Comprehensive benefits: generous vacation, CME allowance, robust retirement plan with pension, and top-tier health and wellness options.
Ideal Location:
Located minutes from Philadelphia, enjoy world-class dining, arts, and entertainment alongside the charm of suburban living. Access to top public and private schools ensures excellent education for your family.
About Main Line Health:
Founded in 1985, Main Line Health® is a not-for-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its suburbs. At its core are four respected acute care hospitals—Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital, and Riddle Hospital—plus Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital and a robust network of outpatient centers.
About Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR):
LIMR is a non-profit biomedical research institute located on the campus of Lankenau Medical Center. It is dedicated to advancing understanding of the causes of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The Director will have opportunities to collaborate with LIMR on clinical research and academic initiatives.
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Main Line Health (MLH) is a not-for-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its western suburbs. At its core are four of the region’s respected acute care hospitals—Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital—as well as one of the nation’s premier facilities for rehabilitative medicine, Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital; Mirmont Treatment Center and Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice. MLH also consists of multi-specialty physician networks, Lankenau Institute for Medical Research- non-profit biomedical research organization. It also comprises six outpatient health centers located in Broomall, Collegeville, Concordville, Exton, Newtown Square and King of Prussia.
Our employees speak highly of the work environment at Main Line Health. We offer great opportunities for advancement as well as flexible schedules that allow you to balance your personal and professional life.
It is the policy of Main Line Health: to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer/employee relations without discrimination because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, military service, relationship status, or other non-merit based factors; to select, develop and promote employees based on the individual’s, qualifications, experience, and job performance; to maintain a working environment free of all forms of discrimination, harassment, and intimidation.
What you'll do
- The Director will provide strategic leadership for the Advanced Heart Failure and VAD Program, overseeing clinical operations and program expansion. They will also mentor clinical staff and engage in clinical research to support program growth.
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