Cardiologist

Job Overview

We’re unique. You should be too. We’re changing lives every day for both our patients and our team members. 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 in the ambulatory health care center setting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat cardiovascular ailments, such as heart attacks and coronary heart disease.
• Take medical history, conduct physical exams, develop a plan of care, provide health education and specialty referrals.
• Provide follow‑up care and maintain thorough documentation through progress notes and summaries per ChenMed standards.
• Participate in clinical rounds and conferences.
• Provide excellent inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care, care coordination, echocardiogram reading, and population management of the market’s members.
• Lead a cardiovascular care team that may include Care Promoters, Echocardiogram/X‑ray Technicians, and possibly a mid‑level provider, depending on scope and volume.
• Assist the Medical Director, Cardiology in managing day‑to‑day clinical and business operations and building relationships with providers and stakeholders.
• Consult the Medical Director, Cardiology to ensure guideline compliance and participate in risk and quality management programs.
• Manage the care of chronic cardiovascular diseases, examine patients, run or order tests, and recommend appropriate care plans for a panel of at least 5,000 patients.
• Assess patients’ ability to withstand cardiovascular or other surgeries and assist surgeons or invasive cardiologists with strategy.
• Run and accurately read EKG, chest X‑rays, and echocardiograms; order necessary lab tests.
• Prescribe medication and treatment in accordance with patient condition, payer coverage, and industry standards.
• Review PCP requests for external cardiology referrals and participate in delegated utilization authorizations.
• Possibly oversee cardiology clinical operations for 2–5 centers under the supervision of the MD, CVC.
• Exercise final medical judgment in patient care matters.
• Provide patient education on heart disease, wellness, prevention, and early detection.
• Assist with training and hiring of cardiology Care Promoters and NPs/PAs.
• Coach and mentor PCP physicians and other clinicians in cardiology management.
• Participate in cardiovascular team meetings, daily huddles, and focused clinical discussions.
• Assist with quality and performance initiatives, cost‑reduction strategies, and relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or modified at managerial discretion.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of pharmacologic agents used in patient treatment.
• Familiarity with standard cardiology practices and procedures.
• Superior clinical skills in managing seniors with complex medical needs across all care settings.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills with external organizations and PCP teams.
• Analytical skills and ability to manage for results, including population risk management.
• Conflict management and resolution skills.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills, proper telephone etiquette.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, keyboarding, and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationwide up to 15%.
• Spoken and written fluency in English.

Education & Experience Criteria

• MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty.
• Board certification in Cardiology (additional sub‑specialty certifications acceptable).
• Current, unrestricted, active license to practice medicine in the state of employment.
• Current DEA and DPS Certificate of Registration.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Cardiologist.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams in quality improvement or medical/healthcare leadership.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the first 90 days of employment.

Compensation

Pay Range: $270,461 - $386,372

Benefits

Standard employee benefits and career development/advancement opportunities are available.