Description

Position Summary: The Cardiologist is responsible for providing comprehensive cardiovascular care to patients through diagnosis, treatment, and management of heart and vascular conditions. This role encompasses both inpatient consultations and outpatient clinical services while maintaining the highest standards of medical care and patient safety.

Essential Job Functions

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases including but not limited to coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, arrhythmias, and valvular disorders
• Perform and interpret diagnostic procedures including echocardiograms, electrocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitoring, and cardiac catheterizations
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, physical examinations, and medical histories
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for both acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
• Provide emergency cardiac consultation services and participate in on-call rotation schedule
• Perform outpatient procedures within scope of practice and facility capabilities

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in electronic health records
• Complete required quality assurance activities and peer review processes
• Participate in departmental meetings, clinical conferences, and continuing education programs
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations including HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and hospital policies
• Collaborate with nursing staff, technicians, and administrative personnel to optimize patient care workflows

Professional Development:

• Maintain board certification in Cardiovascular Disease
• Complete required continuing medical education (CME) credits annually
• Stay current with advances in cardiovascular medicine and evidence-based practices
• Participate in professional organizations and medical societies as appropriate

Performance Standards:

• Maintain patient satisfaction scores consistent with departmental benchmarks
• Adhere to productivity targets and quality metrics as established by medical director
• Demonstrate professional behavior and communication with patients, families, and colleagues
• Complete medical records documentation within established timeframes
• Participate actively in quality improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Current board certification in Cardiovascular Disease
• Valid California medical license in good standing
• Current DEA registration
• Hospital medical staff privileges
• Current BLS and ACLS certification

Working Conditions:

• Clinical and hospital environment with potential exposure to infectious diseases
• Extended periods of standing and walking
• On-call duties including nights, weekends, and holidays
• May require lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally

This job description is not exhaustive and may be modified to reflect changing organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

OUR PRACTICE is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and over), race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

OUR PRACTICE is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Americans with Disability

The ADA prohibits disability discrimination in the full range of employment and personnel practices, such as recruitment, hiring, rates of pay, promotions, and selection for training. To be protected by the ADA, an individual must have a disability, and the individual must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job in question, with or without a reasonable accommodation by the employer.

“Reasonable accommodation” is any change or adjustment to a job or work environment that permits a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by employees without disabilities.

We will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, notify the organization so we can initiate the accommodation processes. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

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