Clinical Program Manager - Cardiovascular Services

Area of Interest: Business Professionals | FTE: 1.0 | Department: Cardiovascular Service Line Strategy | Shift: Monday–Friday | Job ID: 189635

About the role

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Clinical Program Manager – Cardiovascular Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of cardiovascular programs. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, Cardiovascular Service Line, 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. This role fosters a culture of collaboration, clinical excellence, and an exceptional patient experience focused on quality, access, and outstanding patient care.

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

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Clinical education, training, or experience (may be met 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off and parental leave
• 401(k) matching and employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with DailyPay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

Schedule

Monday–Friday (day shift)