Cardiologist

KurzSolutions • Bethesda, MD

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiologist shall cover the range of cardiology services as would be provided in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility. This role involves working collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals including Cardiology Nurse Practitioners, Cardiology Physician Assistants, ED physicians, Hospitalists, inpatient residents, medical officer of the day (MODs), medical specialists, and surgical specialists for cardiology inpatient consultants. Key responsibilities include ensuring proper communication with Primary Care and specialty physicians for both inpatient and outpatient cardiology consults. The Cardiologist is responsible for documenting progress notes, procedure notes, orders, and encounters within the electronic medical record, adhering to SLCHCS rules and regulations within 48 hours of the encounter. The role requires following current directives, handbooks, and policies for the facility, meeting documentation requirements for third-party billing, and ensuring smooth and timely patient flow for cardiology patients. Compliance with The Joint Commission National Center for Patient Safety goals and accreditation standards is essential. The Cardiologist will evaluate and manage both new and established cardiology clinic patients.

Requirements

• Current license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia).
• Board Certified/Board Eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiology (ABIM).
• Must have Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, preferably through the American Heart Association.
• Must have a DEA license.

Responsibilities

• Cover the range of cardiology services as would be provided in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility.
• Work with Cardiology Nurse Practitioners, Cardiology Physician Assistants, ED physicians, Hospitalists, inpatient residents, medical officer of the day (MODs), medical specialist, surgical specialist for cardiology inpatient consultants.
• Ensure proper communication with the Primary Care and specialty physicians including cardiology inpatient/outpatient consults.
• Document progress notes, procedure notes, orders, encounters, and orders are within the electronic medical record per SLCHCS rules and regulations within 48 hours of the date of the encounter.
• Follow current directives, handbooks, and other policies for the facility.
• Meet requirements for documentation for third party billing.
• Ensure smooth and timely patient flow for cardiology patients both inpatient/outpatients.
• Comply with all The Joint Commission National Center for Patient Safety goals and accreditation standards.
• Evaluate and manage both new and established cardiology clinic patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior