Mass General Brigham (MGB) is seeking an experienced, board-certified Cardiologist to serve as Site Medical Director of Cardiology at Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) in Northampton, MA. This leadership role offers the opportunity to advance high-quality cardiovascular care in a collaborative, community-based environment while aligning local operations with the strategic goals of the Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) and Mass General Brigham Medical Group (MGB MG).
This role combines local program leadership (0.1–0.3 FTE, depending on site complexity) with an active clinical practice in cardiology.
About the Opportunity
- Leadership and clinical role based at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, with responsibilities for both inpatient and outpatient cardiology services
- Reports to the Chief of Cardiology, Community Division HVI, Regional Medical Director, MGB MG and ACMO of the local community hospital
- Responsible for local execution of HVI strategic initiatives, including quality, safety, efficiency, and patient experience metrics
- Oversees clinical operations and provider performance across all cardiology service lines at the Northampton campus and affiliated ambulatory sites
- Combines administrative leadership (0.1–0.3 FTE) with active clinical practice
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Operational Leadership
- Provide visible on-site leadership and oversight of day-to-day clinical operations across inpatient and outpatient cardiology programs
- Lead efforts to deliver high-quality, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered cardiovascular care
- Supervise and provide performance feedback to physicians and advanced practice clinicians
- Serve as a clinical advisor on operational issues, in partnership with the Executive Director, ensuring alignment with MGB standards and best practice
- Participate in rotational call coverage as appropriate to clinical practice
Quality, Safety & High Reliability
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, and high reliability within Cardiology
- Lead or support quality improvement initiatives and implementation of system-level goals
- Serve as on-site physician leader for patient safety, regulatory compliance, and Joint Commission or other regulatory visits
- Oversee safety event evaluation, mitigation, and improvement processes
Program & Strategic Development
- Collaborate with hospital and MGB MG leadership to enhance and expand cardiology services
- Foster strong multidisciplinary partnerships with other clinical specialties
- Contribute to outreach, marketing, and network development efforts to grow the program
- Support programmatic innovation, philanthropy efforts, and alignment with HVI system strategy
Medical Staff Leadership
- Serve as Division Chief per local hospital bylaws
- Act as a mentor and role model for clinical and administrative colleagues
- Represent Cardiology in institutional leadership forums
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- Board certification in Cardiology and relevant subspecialty
- Eligible for medical licensure in New Hampshire
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive leadership experience in a hospital or large healthcare organization
- Proven excellence in clinical practice, quality improvement, and team-based leadership
- Strong communication, collaboration, and operational management skills
- Advanced business or healthcare administration degree preferred but not required
- Experience within the MGB system strongly preferred
About Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Cooley Dickenson Hospital is a nationally recognized, 140-bed community hospital located in Northampton, Massachusetts, and a proud member of Mass General Brigham. As part of the MGB Heart and Vascular Institute, the cardiology program benefits from robust clinical resources, collaborative specialty care, and system-wide innovation to deliver exceptional cardiovascular services close to home.
Location Highlights: Northampton, MA
Northampton is the cultural center of Western Massachusetts, offering a lively and welcoming community. Located in the Pioneer Valley, the area benefits from the presence of five colleges and universities, which contribute to its vibrant intellectual and artistic atmosphere. The community is known for its excellent public and private schools, family-friendly environment, and thriving local arts and restaurant scene.
This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a growing cardiology program in a collaborative community environment while leveraging the world-class resources of Mass General Brigham. Interested candidates should be committed to clinical excellence, program development, and team-based leadership.
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, a proud member of Mass General Brigham, is an acute care community hospital in Northampton, Massachusetts. In addition to the Hospital, our system includes community-based primary care and specialty practices, and our VNA & Hospice program. We are committed to serving our patients and communities with exceptional, compassionate, and personalized care.