Physician-Cardiology

As a general, clinical cardiologist, employee will provide clinical services to persons who present with diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manage complex cardiac conditions. The position requires the ability to admit, work up, diagnose, treat and provide consultation to adult patients with cardiovascular disease. Position require completion of a clinical cardiology fellowship or meet previous experience requirements.

The incumbent obtains history, examines, diagnoses, counsels, and treats patients within the physician’s area of specialty and experience. The incumbent makes critical decisions regarding medical care. The incumbent works closely and in cooperation with the management staff, directs comments and questions to the appropriate management person and follows administrative policies. The incumbent actively participates in physician governance meetings, management decisions, and follows policies adopted by the Renown Health and its medical staff. The incumbent stays abreast of current advances in medicine by reviewing recent publications, attending in-services and educational meetings, and attending continuing medical education programs in the appropriate field.

A cardiologist is a physician who specializes in finding, treating, and preventing diseases that affect the heart, the arteries, and the veins. They research, diagnose and treat conditions such as blockages, heart injuries, and diseases, and monitors other factors such as high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Ability to function effectively in an integrated delivery system.

2. Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulatory rules;

3. Capable of operating business units in conformance with good quality and business practices as may be outlined by agencies such as JCAHO, NCQA, MGMA, etc.

4. Effective leadership skills (and leading by example);

5. Ability to obtain results with minimal disruption while involving a variety of internal and external groups.

6. Ability to work independently.

This position does provide direct patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

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Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.

Experience:

Prior experience in referenced specialty, preferred.

License(s):

Must possess and maintain a current and valid State of Nevada Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) medicine license. Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA, required.

Certification(s):

Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Cardiovascular Disease through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or through the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS). If Provider is Board Eligible at time of hire, Board Certification must be obtained within two (2) years of employment.

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Certification Life Support (ACLS) required. Prefer American Heart Association (AHA) approved certification, but will accept online certification from American Red Cross Training Services, Advanced Medical Certification, or ACLS Certification Institute.

Computer / Typing:

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Ability to credential through Renown's Medical Staff and/or payor credentialing, as applicable.