Cardiologist

ChenMed is seeking a Cardiologist to join its clinical operations team, providing direct patient care and assessments primarily in an ambulatory health care center setting. This role involves diagnosing and treating cardiovascular ailments, developing care plans, and providing health education, with a focus on prevention and improved patient outcomes. The Cardiologist will contribute to a rapidly expanding organization dedicated to transforming healthcare for seniors.

Practice Info

• Primarily in the ambulatory health care center setting
• Population health approach focused on Prevention, Patient Outcomes and Quality of Care
• Simplifying complex care through collaboration and care coordination
• Focused on early chronic disease detection & management, preventative care, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced hospital readmissions
• Manages the care of chronic cardiovascular diseases for a panel of at minimum 5,000 patients (with the support of the Care Team and Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant depending on ratio)
• May have responsibility for cardiology clinical operations of 2-5 centers in the market

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care, care coordination, echocardiogram reading, population management of market's members, and oversight of PCP's cardiovascular skills
• Lead 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
• Assist the Medical Director, Cardiology (MDC) in managing the day-to-day clinical and business operations and building positive relationships with providers and key stakeholders
• Consult with the Medical Director, Cardiology to ensure compliance with guidelines along with participating in risk and quality management programs, clinical meetings and other programs
• Assess patient’s ability to withstand the stresses of cardiovascular or other surgeries and help surgeons or invasive cardiologists in managing strategy for patient, including clearing patient for surgery
• Run and accurately read EKG, chest X-rays and echoes; includes ability to know which blood tests to order to check for certain types of heart diseases
• Prescribe medication and treatment in accordance with patient condition, payer coverage/guidelines and industry standards
• Review PCP requests for external cardiology referrals and participate in delegated utilization authorizations; determine level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments

Compensation

• PAY RANGE: $278,575 - $397,963 Salary
• This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions

Shift & Schedule

• No nights/ no weekends / no call

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the Cardiology field
• Superior clinical skills in the management of seniors with complex medical needs throughout all environments of care
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build relationships with external organizations
• Superb ability to cultivate strong relationships with our primary care physicians, their center-based care teams and other staff
• MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty required
• Board certification in Cardiology required but, may have other sub-specialty training and board certification as well
• 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
• Prior experience working with interdisciplinary teams in quality improvement and or medical/healthcare leadership activities preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment