At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $380,000—$520,000 annually, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

Merrimack Health is the newly unified regional health system formed through the 2024 integration of Lawrence General Hospital with the Holy Family Hospitals (Methuen and Haverhill campuses). As of October 1, 2024, these three campuses operate together as one coordinated, mission-driven system: Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital, Merrimack Health Haverhill Hospital and Merrimack Health Methuen Hospital.

Serving 13 cities and towns throughout the Merrimack Valley, the system delivers a full spectrum of high-quality care—from primary care to advanced specialty services in surgery, OB/GYN, cardiology, urology, and more. Merrimack Health is deeply committed to health equity, community engagement, and culturally competent care, with a focus on reducing health disparities across its diverse population.

Position Overview:

Merrimack Health is seeking a Non-Invasive Cardiologist to support the clinical and operational excellence of the Non-Invasive Cardiology Service Line and affiliated outpatient physician practices. This physician will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care, enhancing the patient experience, and fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment among providers, staff, and community physicians.

Working closely with Merrimack Health leadership and the Director of Cardiovascular Services, this role will help advance quality, access, efficiency, and service-line performance through the implementation of best practices and clinical initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and success of cardiovascular services while supporting the organization's commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with hospital leadership, cardiovascular service leaders, and the Chief Medical Officer to support the operational performance and strategic development of the Non-Invasive Cardiology Service Line and affiliated outpatient physician practices.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to implement clinical, operational, and quality initiatives that advance patient care, provider engagement, and service line growth.
• Co-chair the Cardiovascular Committee and provide physician leadership for cardiovascular quality, safety, and program development initiatives.
• Oversee and support non-invasive cardiology services, including stress testing operations, emergency department collaboration, observation unit partnerships, and care coordination efforts.
• Maintain compliance with all standards and performance requirements associated with Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure accreditation programs.
• Serve as the collaborating physician for Advanced Practice Providers within the Cardiology Hospitalist/Observation Program and support high-quality inpatient cardiovascular care.
• Support the operational effectiveness of outpatient physician practices, including cardiology, primary care, general surgery, gynecology, and other specialties as designated by organizational priorities.
• Champion a culture of quality, patient safety, accountability, and exceptional patient experience across all areas of responsibility.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality improvement initiatives, clinical standardization efforts, and key performance indicators aligned with organizational goals.
• Promote continuous regulatory and accreditation readiness, including Joint Commission standards, through the advancement of clinical policies, protocols, and best practices.
• Engage physicians, advanced practice providers, hospitalists, emergency physicians, and community providers to foster collaboration, program development, and improved patient outcomes.
• Facilitate consensus-building among stakeholders and promote interdisciplinary teamwork, care standardization, and operational excellence.
• Utilize and champion electronic health record best practices, including computerized provider order entry (CPOE), timely medical record completion, professional conduct standards, and secure organizational communication tools.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of US Residency & Fellowship
• Board certified or board eligible in Cardiology required
• Current Massachusetts state medical license and DEA registration.
• Demonstrated clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and effective communication skills

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary and incentive structure.

• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, retirement, CME allowance, malpractice coverage with tail, and paid time off.

• Opportunities for professional growth within an integrated health system.

About Merrimack Health

• Merrimack Health is the region’s first health care system serving the Merrimack Valley, prioritizing care and services based on the needs of its patients. Serving communities across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, Merrimack Health includes hospitals in Lawrence, Haverhill, and Methuen, as well as a network of community-based physician practices. A recognized leader in heart care and stroke treatment, maternal and child health, orthopedics, surgical care, trauma and emergency services, behavioral health, and outpatient programs, Merrimack Health delivers trusted, compassionate care close to home.

Why Join Merrimack Health?

• Play a key role in a new hospital system committed to serving a diverse community. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development. Benefit from the support of a dynamic leadership team focused on medicine excellence. Contribute to a culture that values quality, innovation, and collaboration.

Location(s)

• Methuen, Lawrence and Haverhill, Massachusetts

Join Us!

To apply: please send CV and cover letter (optional) to: provider.recruitment@lawrencegeneral.org or directly to Physician Recruiter, Stefan Marquis at stefan.marquis@merrimackhealth.org