Cardiologist

Cardiologist

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We’re seeking a licensed, board‑certified Cardiologist to join our clinical operations team. The role presents direct patient care and assessments, primarily in the ambulatory health‑care center setting. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating cardiovascular ailments, conducting physical exams, developing care plans, providing health education, and ensuring thorough documentation according to Chen Med standards.

• Provides excellent inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care as well as 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 depending on the scope and member volume.
• Assists the Medical Director, Cardiology (MDC) in managing day‑to‑day clinical and business operations and building positive relationships with providers and key stakeholders for all Chen Med/Jen Care/Dedicated Senior Health centers within the market.
• Consults with the Medical Director, Cardiology to ensure compliance with guidelines, participates in risk and quality management programs, clinical meetings and other programs that maximize and promote clinical value, improve clinical quality, efficiency, physician/
  patient satisfaction and advance strategic business objectives.
• Manages the care of chronic cardiovascular diseases, e.g., examines patients and runs or orders tests to determine chief complaint and recommends appropriate care or treatment plans as indicated by patient condition and to meet their clinical needs, for a panel of at minimum 5,000 patients.
• Assesses patient’s ability to withstand the stresses of cardiovascular or other surgeries and helps surgeons or invasive cardiologists in managing strategy for patient, including clearing patient for surgery.
• Runs and accurately reads EKG, chest X‑rays and echoes; includes ability to know which blood tests to order to check for certain types of heart diseases. Orders studies, tests and other ancillary services as needed.
• Limiting external cardiovascular care where high quality internal care can be appropriately provided to members.
• Prescribes medication and treatment in accordance with patient condition, payer coverage/guidelines and industry standards.
• Reviews PCP requests for external cardiology referrals and participates in delegated utilization authorizations; determines level of urgency of follow‑up, referral/consultation appointments.
• May have responsibility for cardiology clinical operations of 2–5 centers in the market, under the supervision of the MD, CVC.
• Exercises final medical judgment in issues of health care for paneled patients.
• Provides patient education related to heart disease, wellness, prevention and early detection, including supporting market CHF clinics and other patient education initiatives.
• Assists with training and hiring of dedicated cardiology Care Promoters and NPs/PAs.
• Coaches and mentors PCP physicians and other clinicians in cardiology management in the PCP setting.
• Participation in cardiovascular team meetings and daily huddles, and participate in focused clinical discussions in market huddles, super‑huddles, and team meetings.
• Aids with quality and performance initiatives, assists with implementation of cost reduction and market clinical strategies and builds relationships with internal and external physician stakeholders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

• 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…