Cardiologist / Non-invasive / General

Job Description

Non-Invasive Cardiologist (General Cardiology)

Compensation and Benefits

Salary:

• $450,000 to $485,000

Location:

• Far Rockaway, NY

Organization
The only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York.

Position Summary
We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Cardiologist to join our established team. The successful candidate will provide consultation, diagnosis, and comprehensive non-invasive management for patients with a wide range of cardiovascular diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The position offers an opportunity to join our Cardiology division which serves a diverse patient population. The team is dedicated to the highest quality care and promoting continued education in its staff. This role requires clinical excellence, a commitment to quality improvement, and active participation in our educational mission. In addition, there are substantial growth and leadership opportunities available within the department and the institution.

Responsibilities

Schedule / Shift:

• Mon-Fri (With 1 weekend a month)

Key Duties:

I. Clinical Practice and Patient Care

• Consultation and Diagnosis: Provide expert cardiovascular consultation services to referring physicians, the Emergency Department, and other inpatient services.
• Non-Invasive Management: Evaluate and manage patients with a broad spectrum of acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions, including:
• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
• Heart Failure (HF)
• Valvular Heart Disease
• Arrhythmias (requiring medical management)
• Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia
• Preventative cardiology and risk stratification.
• Diagnostic Interpretation: Interpret a high volume of non-invasive cardiovascular tests, including:
• Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
• Echocardiograms (TTE and TEE)
• Treadmill and Pharmacological Stress Testing (Nuclear and Echo)
• Holter and Event Monitoring
• Inpatient and Outpatient Care: Provide continuous and collaborative care for hospitalized cardiac patients (e.g., in the Cardiac Care Unit or telemetry floor) and maintain an active outpatient clinical schedule.

II. Quality, Research, and Education

• Quality Improvement (QI): Actively participate in departmental and institutional quality initiatives aimed at improving cardiovascular outcomes, patient safety, and adherence to evidence-based guidelines (e.g., ACC/AHA protocols).
• Education: Participate in the teaching and mentorship of Internal Medicine residents, medical students, and other advanced practice providers.
• Documentation: Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) supporting appropriate coding and billing.
• Professional Development: Maintain currency in the field through continuing medical education (CME), participation in professional societies, and scholarly activity.

III. Operational and Compliance

• Call Coverage: Participate equitably in the departmental cardiology call rotation for acute inpatient and ED consultations.
• Collaboration: Work seamlessly with interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, and cardiac rehabilitation teams to ensure comprehensive, coordinated patient care.

Qualifications

Education:

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school

Licenses and Certification:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BE/BC) in Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
• Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in NYS, or the ability to promptly obtain a NYS license.
• Valid DEA registration
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine Residency followed by an accredited Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship program.

About Us
RCM Healthcare Services' mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates reach their career and life goals. We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.


Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.