Cardiologist - Contractor

This position is for a Licensed and Board‑Certified Cardiologist who will serve as a key member of the clinical operations team, providing direct patient care and leading efforts to improve cardiovascular health outcomes. Responsibilities Diagnose and treat cardiovascular ailments such as heart attacks and coronary heart disease; take medical histories; conduct physical exams; develop care plans; provide health education; refer to specialists and case managers; provide follow‑up care; and document progress notes and summaries following ChenMed standards. Provide inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care, coordinate care, read echocardiograms, manage population health for market members, and oversee PCPs’ cardiovascular skills. Lead a cardiovascular care team that may include Care Promoters, Echocardiogram/X‑ray Technicians, and, when appropriate, a nurse‑practitioner or physician assistant. Assist the Medical Director, Cardiology (MDC) in day‑to‑day clinical and business operations and in building relationships with providers and key stakeholders across ChenMed/JenCare/Dedicated Senior Health centers in the market. Consult with the MDC to ensure guideline compliance and participate in risk and quality management programs, clinical meetings, and initiatives that promote clinical value and quality, efficiency, and physician‑patient satisfaction. Manage chronic cardiovascular disease for a panel of at least 5,000 patients, utilizing the care team and NPs/PA support as needed. Assess patients’ suitability for cardiovascular or other surgeries and support surgeons or interventional cardiologists by providing pre‑operative evaluation. Run and accurately interpret EKGs, chest X‑rays, and echocardiograms; determine appropriate laboratory investigations for various cardiac conditions. Order studies, tests, and ancillary services as indicated. Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with patient condition, payer coverage, guidelines, and industry standards. Review PCP requests for external cardiology referrals and participate in delegated utilization authorizations; determine urgency of follow‑up or referral appointments. Possibly oversee cardiology clinical operations at 2–5 centers within the market under the supervision of the MD, CVC. Exercise final medical judgment for paneled patients. Provide patient education on heart disease, wellness, prevention, and early detection; support CHF clinics and other patient education initiatives. Assist in training and hiring of dedicated cardiology Care Promoters, NPs/PA. Coach and mentor PCP physicians and other clinicians on cardiology management in the PCP setting. Participate in cardiovascular team meetings, daily huddles, market huddles, super‑huddles, and team meetings. Aid in quality and performance initiatives, spearhead cost‑reduction and market clinical strategies, and build relationships with internal and external physician stakeholders. Perform other related duties as assigned, modified at the manager’s discretion. Qualifications MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or similar specialty required. Board certification in Cardiology required; other sub‑specialty training acceptable. Current, unrestricted, and active medical license in the state of employment. DEX and DEA certificate of registration required. Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Cardiologist required. Prior experience with interdisciplinary teams in quality improvement or health‑care leadership preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within first 90 days. Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment. Familiarity with standard cardiology concepts, practices, and procedures. Superior clinical skills in managing seniors with complex medical needs. Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills with external organizations and primary‑care physicians. Analytical skills and ability to manage for results. Conflict management and resolution skills; experience with population risk management or complex chronic disease care management preferred. Effective verbal and written communication skills with proper telephone etiquette. Comfortable with electronic medical records, keyboarding, and proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other software. Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationwide up to 15% of the time. Spoken and written fluency in English. Independent judgment and decision‑making capacity. Pay range: $278,575 – $397,963 Employee benefits include comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr