Cardiologist

The Cardiologist role at Chen Med involves diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases, providing patient education, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

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• 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 while participating in risk and quality management programs, clinical meetings and other programs that maximize clinical value, improve quality, efficiency, physician/patient satisfaction and advance strategic business objectives.
• Manages chronic cardiovascular diseases for a panel of at least 5,000 patients (supported by Care Team and Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant depending on ratio).
• Assesses patient’s ability to withstand surgeries and assists surgeons or invasive cardiologists in managing strategy for patient, including clearance for surgery.
• Runs and accurately reads EKG, chest X‑rays and echoes; orders studies, tests and 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 supervision of the MD, CVC.
• Exercises final medical judgment in health care for paneled patients.
• Provides patient education related to heart disease, wellness, prevention and early detection, supporting CHF clinics and other 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.
• Participates in cardiovascular team meetings and daily huddles; engages in focused clinical discussions in market huddles, super‑huddles, and team meetings.
• Aids with quality and performance initiatives, assists with implementing cost reduction and market clinical strategies, and builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Familiarity with standard cardiac concepts, practices and procedures.
• Superior clinical skills in managing seniors with complex medical needs in all environments of care.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to build relationships with external organizations.
• Proficient Microsoft Office and electronic medical record usage.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and nationwide up to 15 % of the time.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Uses independent judgment in patient care decisions.

• MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty.
• Board certification in Cardiology required; other sub‑specialty training accepted.
• Current, unrestricted and 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.
• Prior experience with interdisciplinary teams in quality improvement and medical leadership preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within first 90 days of employment.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

$270,461 – $386,372 salary

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