Physician - Cardiologist

Staff Physician, CardiologyThe Staff Physician, Cardiology, is assigned to the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Medical Service, providing comprehensive, efficient, compassionate, high quality healthcare to all patients, functioning as a member of the inter-disciplinary team providing clinical care to the patients at VASNHCS in both inpatient and outpatient settings. As a Staff Physician, Cardiology, the responsibilities include providing medical evaluation and directing overall management of patients in collaboration with other members of health care team. Supervision and education of Internal Medicine Residents and medical students from University of Nevada, School of Medicine, is required.Major duties include but are not limited to:Participate in an effective clinical program with attention to patient outcome indicators.Practice within the scope of assigned privileges.Comply with the bylaws, rules and regulations of the facility and agency.Meet medical staff criteria for initial appointment and reappointment, including ongoing CME.Comply with prescribed record keeping practices in accordance with the rules, regulations and bylaws.Comply with prescribed information security policy and procedures.Interpersonal relationships - works effectively with patients, families, staff, coworkers and other health care professionals.Participates in Medical Service educational activities and scheduled meetings.Participates in research activities with regard to the subspecialty of Internal Medicine, as assigned.Comply with assigned Peer Reviews and maintaining quality assurance standards.Complete all assigned health record reviews, peer reviews, MAOs, etc., within the identified timeframes.