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The Cardiologist is a Licensed/Board Certified professional who plays a key role as part of the clinical operations team, providing direct patient care and assessments, primarily in the ambulatory health care center setting. The responsibilities of the Cardiologist include but are not limited to:
- Diagnosing and treating various cardiovascular ailments or diseases, such as heart attacks and coronary heart disease.
- Taking medical history and conducting physical exams.
- Developing a plan of care, providing health education, specialty referrals, and case management referrals.
- Providing follow-up care and applying clear, in-depth documentation through written progress notes and summaries according to ChenMed standards.
- Participating in clinical rounds and conferences.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides excellent inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care, care coordination, echocardiogram reading, population management of market's members, and oversight of PCP's cardiovascular skills.
- Leads a cardiovascular care team that may include Care Promoters, Echocardiogram/X-ray Technician(s), and in some cases a mid-level (ARNP or PA) dedicated to cardiology.
- Assists the Medical Director, Cardiology (MDC) in managing the day-to-day clinical and business operations.
- Consults with the Medical Director, Cardiology to ensure compliance with guidelines and participates in risk and quality management programs.
- Manages the care of chronic cardiovascular diseases for a panel of at minimum 5,000 patients.
- Assesses patient’s ability to withstand the stresses of cardiovascular or other surgeries.
- Runs and accurately reads EKG, chest X-rays, and echoes; orders studies, tests, and other ancillary services as needed.
- Prescribes medication and treatment in accordance with patient condition and payer coverage/guidelines.
- Reviews PCP requests for external cardiology referrals and determines urgency of follow-up appointments.
- May have responsibility for cardiology clinical operations of 2-5 centers in the market.
- Provides patient education related to heart disease, wellness, prevention, and early detection.
- Assists with training and hiring of dedicated cardiology Care Promoters and NPs/PAs.
- Coaches and mentors PCP physicians and other clinicians in cardiology management.
- Participation in cardiovascular team meetings and daily huddles.
- Aids with quality and performance initiatives and assists with implementation of cost reduction strategies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the Cardiology field.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build relationships with external organizations.
- Good analytical skills and the ability to manage for results.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability and willingness to travel locally, to all centers in the market.
- Spoken and written fluency in English.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:
- MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty required.
- Board certification in Cardiology required.
- Current, unrestricted and active license to practice medicine in state of employment.
- Current DEA and DPS Certificate of Registration required.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Cardiologist required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within first 90 days of employment.
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