Cardiology Physician

Baylor Scott & White Health•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Physician HTPN examines and treats patients with various conditions. The role includes taking patient histories, requesting tests, making diagnoses, prescribing treatments, administering vaccinations, performing follow-up exams, and educating patients on disease prevention and health maintenance. The Physician HTPN supervises the clinical activities of allied health and advanced practice professionals. The physician diagnoses and treats conditions within their specialty and may work in a hospital, specialty clinic, or outpatient surgical center. The role may include surgical or non-invasive procedures and creating post-operative care plans or recommending lifestyle changes involving diet and exercise.

Responsibilities

Examine patients and collect, record, and maintain patient information, including medical histories, reports, and examination results.
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccinations, and other medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Order, perform, and interpret tests; examine records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' conditions.
Work with a clinical team of technicians, advanced practice professionals, and physicians to make judgments about tests, diagnoses, and treatment options.
Monitor patient conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Diagnose and treat conditions in the area of specialty.
May work in a hospital, specialty clinic, or outpatient surgical center.
May perform surgical procedures, treatment, or non-invasive procedures in the area of specialty.
May create post-operative care plans and recommend lifestyle changes involving diet, exercise, and other matters.
Supervise the clinical activities of a care team that may consist of other providers and allied health professionals.
Perform follow-up exams and educate patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.