Cardiologist

Job Description

The Cardiologist provides assessment, evaluation, planning and treatment aligned with evidence based guidelines and performs at the highest professional standards of clinical practice in their specialty. The physician collaborates with external referring physicians to provide continuous care and assist patients with appropriate treatment and follow up as clinically indicated.

Responsibilities

This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any job, with related instruction given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Conducts routine clinical evaluations of patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues. Asks intuitive questions to discover causes of illness. Conducts examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition. Cultivates a climate of trust and compassion for patients. (15%)
• Reaches an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient?s medical history. (10%)
• Gives appropriate advice for healthy habits and preventative actions to promote overall health. (10%)
• Prescribes and interprets lab tests to obtain more information for underlying conditions or abnormalities. Prescribes medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration. (10%)
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with physician groups, specialists, contracted providers, hospitals, and skilled nursing/post-acute rehab facilities as appropriate. Collaborates with physician assistants and nurses to form a high performing medical team. Medical Director duties as assigned. (10%)
• Examines and provides appropriate treatment within their specialty and refers patients to other physicians when needed. Monitors quality of care delivered by network provides and manages utilization for enrolled participants. (20%)
• Completes charting and documentation to maintain records of patients? clinical status and appropriately documents diagnosis, treatment, or other significant information (e.g. allergic episodes) for the facilitation of patient care by the care team and for appropriate coding and billing. (15%)
• Supports the development and implementation of new clinical initiatives. Remains up-tospeed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars. (10%)

Qualifications

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Minimum:

• Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (DO). Board Certified in the physician's associated specialty

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Preferred:

• Physician's unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California. Must meet all requirements for membership and unrestricted clinical privileges of the CH Medical Staff. DEA within 30 days. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics. Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects, and contraindications. In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently.

• Collaborative in identifying and supporting operational improvements that will facilitate a better clinical care environment. Escalates issues and engages other members of the care team or administrative support or leadership, when needed.
• Respect for patient?s confidentiality. Compassionate and approachable. Responsible and trustworthy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health's annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit

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