Vice President of Cardiovascular Services

Western Colorado

Salary Range: $156,000 - $179,400 + Comprehensive Benefits

An outstanding opportunity is available for an experienced cardiovascular services executive to lead and expand a highly respected cardiovascular service line in one of Colorado's most desirable regions.

This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to oversee a comprehensive cardiovascular program while driving strategic growth, operational excellence, physician engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will be a visionary healthcare leader with a strong background in cardiovascular services, service line development, financial management, and multidisciplinary team leadership.

Why This Opportunity?

Located in beautiful Western Colorado, this region offers an exceptional quality of life with more than 300 days of sunshine annually. Residents enjoy world-class outdoor recreation including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, and river activities, along with a vibrant downtown, award-winning wineries, and a strong sense of community.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of cardiovascular care while enjoying an outstanding lifestyle.

Position Overview

The Vice President of Cardiovascular Services will provide executive leadership and strategic direction for a comprehensive cardiovascular service line that includes:

• Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
• Cardiology Clinic Operations
• Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services
• Cardiovascular Program Development and Growth Initiatives

This leader will be responsible for advancing clinical quality, strengthening physician partnerships, optimizing financial performance, improving operational efficiency, and driving long-term service line expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for all cardiovascular service line operations
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to expand cardiovascular programs and market presence
• Drive operational excellence, quality outcomes, and patient satisfaction across all cardiovascular departments
• Partner closely with physicians and clinical leadership to enhance patient-centered care delivery
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cost management efforts
• Monitor performance metrics and implement initiatives to improve quality, safety, and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards
• Lead recruitment, retention, and professional development efforts for multidisciplinary teams
• Build strong relationships with physicians, hospital leadership, staff, and community stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for program growth, innovation, and service line enhancement

Qualifications

Required

• Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience within cardiovascular services
• Demonstrated success leading cardiovascular operations, strategic planning, and financial performance initiatives
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality metrics
• Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills

Preferred

• MBA or MHA
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Experience working within PACS and dictation system environments
• Knowledge of radiology and cardiology workflows across multiple modalities
• Understanding of medical imaging systems and terminology
• Familiarity with DICOM and HL7 standards

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a collaborative and strategic healthcare executive who can effectively partner with physicians, inspire teams, drive growth initiatives, and lead complex cardiovascular operations. This individual will bring a proven ability to balance clinical excellence, financial stewardship, and service line expansion while fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.

If you are a cardiovascular services leader seeking a highly visible executive role with the opportunity to shape the future of cardiovascular care, this position offers both professional challenge and exceptional quality of life.