Cardiologist

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About the Role

The Cardiologist is a licensed / board‑certified professional playing a key role as part of the clinical operations team, providing direct patient care and assessments primarily in ambulatory health‑care center settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care, care coordination, echocardiogram reading, population management of market members, and oversight of PCPs cardiovascular skills.
• Lead a cardiovascular care team that may include Care Promoters, Echocardiogram / X‑ray Technicians, and in some cases a mid‑level (ARNP or PA) dedicated to cardiology depending on scope and member volume.
• Assist the Medical Director, Cardiology (MDC) in managing day‑to‑day clinical and business operations and building relationships with providers and key stakeholders for all ChenMed / JenCare / Dedicated Senior Health centers within the market.
• Consult with the Medical Director, Cardiology to ensure guideline compliance and participate in risk and quality management programs, clinical meetings and other initiatives that maximize and promote clinical value.
• Manage care of chronic cardiovascular diseases for a panel of at minimum 5,000 patients (with support of the Care Team and Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant).
• Assess patients’ ability to withstand cardiovascular or other surgeries and help surgeons or invasive cardiologists in managing strategy for the patient, including clearing patient for surgery.
• Run and accurately read EKG, chest X‑rays and echoes; order studies, tests and ancillary services as needed.
• Limit external cardiovascular care where high‑quality internal care can be provided.
• Prescribe medication and treatment in accordance with patient condition, payer coverage / guidelines and industry standards.
• Review PCP requests for external cardiology referrals and participate in delegated utilization authorizations.
• May have responsibility for cardiology clinical operations of 2–5 centers in the market, under MD, CVC supervision.
• Exercise final medical judgment in issues of health care for paneled patients.
• Provide patient education related to heart disease, wellness, prevention and early detection.
• Assist with training and hiring of dedicated cardiology Care Promoters and NPs / PAs.
• Coach and mentor PCP physicians and other clinicians in cardiology management.
• Participate in cardiovascular team meetings, daily huddles and focused clinical discussions.
• Aid with quality and performance initiatives and cost‑reduction and market clinical strategies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience

Pay Range

$270,461 - $386,372 Salary

Employee Benefits

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ChenMed is a physician‑led, family‑owned practice transforming healthcare for seniors. We offer great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and a supportive work‑life balance.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Health Care Provider

Industries

Medical Practices

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