Senior Director of Cardiovascular Services

Senior Director of Cardiovascular Services

Your experience matters 

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Senior Director of Cardiovascular Services joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute 

A Senior Director of Cardiovascular Services provides strategic and operational leadership for all cardiovascular services across both inpatient (IP) and outpatient (OP) settings. This role is responsible for the oversight of CV specific quality measurements, as well as the development, coordination, and evaluation of the operational of cardiovascular programs, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission, goals, and regulatory standards.

The Senior Director works closely with executive leadership, physicians, nursing, clinics, and ancillary departments to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while driving efficiency, innovation, and growth across the continuum of cardiovascular services. Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for cardiovascular services, integrating IP and OP settings.
• Partner with senior leaders, Medical Group Services, and other key stakeholders to identify and enable service line growth strategies, including new procedures, technologies, and market expansion opportunities.
• Collaborate with physician leaders and hospital executives to ensure alignment of clinical and business strategies.

Operational Oversight:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of cardiovascular departments including cath labs and cath care unit, cath care pre op and recovery, cardiac surgery, cardiac rehab, Coumadin Clinic, and outpatient cardiovascular clinics.
• Ensure smooth coordination across the continuum of care, from initial consultation to follow-up and rehabilitation.
• Programmatic oversight of cardiovascular surgery, with operational oversight maintained by Director of Surgical Services. 
• Programmatic oversight of inpatient cardiovascular units, with operational oversight maintained by inpatient nurse managers and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). 

Clinical Excellence & Quality:

• Collaborate with clinical leaders, physician leaders and quality leaders to maintain evidence-based practices and achieve superior patient outcomes.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for clinical quality, patient outcomes, throughput, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, ACC).

Financial & Resource Management:

• Develop business cases and manage budgets, including capital planning and resource allocation.
• Monitor financial performance, implement cost-saving measures, and enhance revenue cycle processes.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Provide direct leadership to directors, managers, and staff across all cardiovascular service areas.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional development.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary team communication and engagement.

Physician Relations:

• Build and sustain effective working relationships with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with facility and clinic leadership to facilitate physician alignment strategies, recruitment, and performance improvement efforts.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for 
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in healthcare, life sciences or business with a master's degree preferred. Additional requirements include:

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years' healthcare experience with 5+ years' experience in service line operations and development relative to cardiovascular services.
• Demonstrated success in both inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular service management.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, financial oversight, and team leadership.
• Special interest in candidates with experience operating in multistate national healthcare systems.

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Tara by emailing [email protected].

More about Memorial Medical Center

Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters. 

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.