Optum New Mexico – Cardiologist

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We are looking for a board certified cardiologist to join our team of medical professionals. You will work with patients to provide a full range of heart and cardiovascular services and treatments. You will perform various tests, make diagnoses, provide treatment plans and options, and work with other physicians and surgeons to treat patients’ heart and / or cardiovascular disorders. We run a Value-Based Care delivery model that demonstrates the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value, benefiting patients and the ones who care for them.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
• Prescribing tests, treatments, and / or surgery, when necessary.
• Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and / or treatments prescribed, and test results.
• Performing tests, when needed, to check the health of patients’ hearts and / or cardiovascular systems.
• Interpreting test results to determine how effectively the heart and / or cardiovascular system is functioning.
• Using medical imaging equipment, such as CT and MRI scanners, to diagnose and treat heart and / or cardiovascular conditions.
• Assisting and / or performing surgery which may include complex surgical interventions that require a team of medical professionals.
• Prescribing medication to treat heart and / or cardiovascular disease.
• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
• Training and providing educational support to junior staff, when necessary.
• Mon- Fri, 100% Outpatient with no hospital work

We offer an attractive base salary, sign on bonus, bonus plan, and comprehensive fringe benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, STD / LTD, professional liability, matching 401K, relocation costs, three weeks paid vacation, one-week paid CME allowance, and eight paid holidays.

Required Qualifications :

Compensation & Benefits Highlights :

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere : OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.