Cardiologist - Part Job Truckee area,California USA,Doctor/Physician

Position: Cardiologist - Part or Full Time

SUMMARY: Licensed and credentialed physician, practicing in the specialties of Cardiology providing direct patient care to clinic and hospital patients. Diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system. Examine patients, take medical histories, prescribe medications, counsel patients, order and/or perform diagnostic tests and perform procedures within the scope of practice for Cardiology, as defined by the Hospital’s Medical Staff and physician’s clinical privileges approved by the Board of Directors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Systematically assesses patients’ health status, arrives at appropriate diagnosis(es), and implements care plan for effective clinical outcomes

Accepts referrals for Cardiology consults from physicians and advanced practice practitioners, and communicates with referral source in a courteous, professional and timely manner
Orders, performs, interprets and analyzes diagnostic tests as appropriate
Prescribes medication, therapy and other specialized medical care as appropriate
Performs appropriate medical procedures within physician’s scope of the practice as defined by the Hospital’s credentialing and privileging processes
Considers thorough range of treatment/preventive options and arrives at a recommended course of action that is age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable

Appropriately manages patient care and health status following initiation of treatment/preventive plan, and monitors and adjusts as warranted
Communicates effectively with patients and family so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment plans, and need for follow-up care
Educates and encourages patients to become active participants in their own healthcare-related behavior and provides patient education materials for use in encouraging wellness
Documents within the electronic medical record system, according to established guidelines to facilitate ongoing quality of care in a timely manner
Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel
Responds appropriately to emergent situations
Takes actions to ensure continuity of care for patients

Contributes to effective and efficient practice management policies and practices that support patient access and quality of medical care

Participates in access planning for the clinic, ensuring an appropriate amount of same-day patient access
Actively participates in clinical quality improvement initiatives
Meets the agreed number of patient contact hours for the agreed full time equivalent (FTE) status, pursuant to hospital policy
Collaborates in establishing and achieving personal goals for numbers of visits and relative value units
Fulfills commitments for emergency department call coverage, pursuant to hospital policy
Supports appropriate billing for professional services through timely documentation and maintaining adequate knowledge of the Practice’s billing policies and procedures
Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines
Cooperates with the preparation for regulatory surveys
Responds to telephone calls in a timely fashion
Reviews and follows up on complaints and concerns about medical care
Maintains and improves skill level through participation in continuing medical education

Manages patient care through appropriate use of available resources

Appropriately prescribes and orders ancillary services
Utilizes referral network appropriately
Manages chronic health/disease conditions

Provides medical leadership for the clinic and hospitals

Serves as a resource to colleagues and support staff, enhancing quality of care
Assists as requested in the training, orientation, and evaluation of clinical support staff
Regularly attends and actively participates in clinic staff meetings or physician/staff meetings
Participates in planning for the clinic and health system, providing input to the annual operating and capital budgets and the long-range strategic plan
Participates in appropriate Medical Staff and clinic committee structure
Participates in community education and other professional activities to promote practice growth and community wellness as requested

Meets additional…


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