Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology and The Arrhythmia Center

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBIMC), a nationally recognized quaternary care center and flagship cardiovascular hospital within RWJBarnabas Health, is seeking an accomplished Cardiac Electrophysiologist to serve as Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology and The Arrhythmia Center. This is a key leadership opportunity for a physician with a passion for complex EP procedures, including ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation, academic medicine, and program development.

The Director will build and lead a high-performing team at NBIMC and The Arrhythmia Center, which also provides EP services across the region to Trinitas Regional Medical Center and RWJ Rahway University Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for Cardiac Electrophysiology services at NBIMC and affiliated hospitals.
• Perform a wide range of electrophysiologic procedures with particular expertise in complex VT ablation, atrial fibrillation ablation, and device implantation.
• Direct the growth and integration of The Arrhythmia Center, enhancing regional access to advanced EP care.
• Foster a culture of excellence in teaching, mentorship, and academic engagement, working closely with cardiology fellows and residents.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement, clinical innovation, and research efforts.
• Collaborate with advanced heart failure, imaging, interventional, and cardiac surgical teams to deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary care.
• Guide strategic planning for EP services, including resource allocation, technology acquisition, and faculty recruitment.
• Ensure high standards of care aligned with national guidelines and accreditation requirements.
• Position NBIMC as the leader in electrophysiology services throughout the state.
• Lead NBI's ACGME-accredited clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellowship and provide mentorship to faculty and trainees.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified in Cardiology and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.
• Demonstrated expertise in VT ablation and complex arrhythmia management.
• Proven leadership experience in an academic or high-volume clinical EP setting.
• Strong interest in teaching, clinical research, and academic leadership.
• Eligible for medical licensure in New Jersey.
• Commitment to advancing equitable and high-quality cardiovascular care.

Why Join NBIMC and RWJBarnabas Health?

• Lead a regional center of excellence in electrophysiology serving multiple hospitals.
• Collaborate within one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in New Jersey.
• Access to state-of-the-art EP labs with advanced mapping systems, ICE, and robotic technologies.
• Opportunity for faculty appointment and involvement in nationally recognized clinical programs.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including CME support and leadership incentives.
• Supportive environment for academic pursuits, innovation, and career development.

To learn more about this position and other opportunities throughout New Jersey and with RWJBarnabas Health, please contact us at Nancy.Harbison@rwjbh.org

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

Newark Beth Israel is home to one of the nation's 10 largest heart transplant centers, RWJBarnabas Health's Heart Failure Treatment and Transplant Program; New Jersey's only Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program; and a Valve Center that performs more cardiac valve procedures, including minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs), than any other center in the state. Our medical center is home to the most comprehensive robotic surgery center in the state, and we were the first hospital in NJ to establish an accredited sleep disorders center. The Frederick B. Cohen, MD, Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Breast Health Center provide seamless integration of cancer prevention, specialized care, and treatment options.

Newark Beth Israel is renowned for its many preventive health programs that promote wellness in the community. As part of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest healthcare delivery system in the state, we have access to advanced technology and a variety of medical specialists.

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.