Clinical Program Manager - Cardiovascular Services

Overview

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Clinical Program Manager – Cardiovascular Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of cardiovascular programs. In this influential role, you will partner with physician and administrative leaders, clinicians, and key stakeholders across the organization to advance initiatives, optimize program performance, and drive meaningful clinical, operational, and financial outcomes. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, Cardiovascular Service Line, you will help foster a culture of collaboration, clinical excellence, and an exceptional patient experience focused on quality, access, and outstanding patient care.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, coordination, and implementation of systemwide cardiovascular programs, strategic initiatives, and service line priorities.

• Partner with physician, administrative, and operational leaders to advance strategic plans, program development, and organizational goals.

• Manage complex projects and facilitate cross-functional, matrixed teams to drive implementation, workflow optimization, and measurable outcomes.

• Analyze clinical, operational, financial, and benchmark data to identify opportunities for improvement and monitor program performance.

• Lead performance improvement initiatives focused on quality, patient access, patient experience, operational efficiency, and financial outcomes.

• Build strong partnerships with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical leaders to reduce variation and promote high-reliability care standards.

• Monitor clinical quality metrics, registry outcomes, and patient experience results while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree. Clinical education, training, or experience is also required. Candidates may meet this requirement through a clinical bachelor’s degree or a non-clinical bachelor’s degree supplemented by additional clinical education, an advanced degree in a clinical field, and/or relevant clinical experience.

• Preferred: Master’s degree in a related field, such as clinical practice, business, or healthcare administration.