Job Description

Cardiologist Duties: Develop and implement strategic plans to improve patient outcomes Set and monitor department goals Ensure accurate billing and claim filing Maintain relationships with community physicians including referrals, following up on referrals, and scheduling visits Provide clinical and administrative direction to residents and students Participate in research and/or grant writing Attend education courses Cardiologist Responsibilities: Perform cardiac catheterizations, including angioplasty, diagnostic angiograms, and stent placements Perform echocardiograms, treadmill stress tests, and nuclear stress tests Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as x-rays, MRIs, and CAT scans Perform cardiac and thoracic surgery using minimally invasive techniques Exercise patients before and after procedures Develop and implement treatment plans Communicate treatment recommendations to patients, referring physicians, and insurance companies Perform routine office visits and office procedures Attend and participate in meetings, seminars, and conferences Attend medical conferences Review and approve hospital bills Attend administrative meetings Perform administrative duties such as ordering supplies, preparing reports, and maintaining records Communicate with coworkers and other departments, and answer phones in a professional manner Requirements And Skills: The candidate must have prior clinical cardiology experience. The candidate must have hospital privileges with knowledge of EMR systems. The candidate must be board certified or eligible in Vascular, Interventional or Cardiovascular Medicine. The candidate must have experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiology