General Cardiologist Physician

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Germantown, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking a General Cardiologist responsible for working with the nursing staff and physicians to provide comprehensive medical services and ensure the safety and quality of clinical care in the physician practice and Methodist Le Bonheur Hospitals. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. The Physician is responsible for working with the nursing staff and physicians to provide comprehensive medical services and ensure the safety and quality of clinical care in the physician practice and Methodist Le Bonheur Hospitals. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

MD/DO Medicine
No prior work experience
Medical Doctor - Tennessee - Tennessee State Board of Medical Examiners
AOA Board Certified Physician-Specialty - American Osteopathic Association

Nice To Haves

Medical Doctor - Mississippi - Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Medical Doctor - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
Osteopathic Physician Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Osteophathic Examination
National Board Certified Physician - The National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
Board Certified Physician - American Board of Medical Specialties
Board Certified DO - National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME)

Responsibilities

Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations and assessments using best practices to diagnose and treat patients.
Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
Evaluates patient for need for and level of prescription medicines required and considers alternative techniques for patient care.
Manages the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients and their families as needed.
Orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition.
Maintains accurate and timely completion of all documentation within 3 days of visit or discharge.
Coordinates work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists and other health care providers.
Supports call coverage for the practice and hospitals.
Maintains productivity at acceptable levels.
Focuses on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.
Develops strong partnership with fellow physicians and support staff.