What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Cardiologist position at Tryon Medical Partners?
At Tryon Medical, we value you. Team partners at Tryon are living their why and building their career with a reliable team, comprised of board-certified primary care physicians, specialists, and robust support.
As an independent practice, the difference is personal; we are increasing access to care and improving health outcomes for our patients. Tryon is growing faster and needs talented and caring professionals to fill key roles.
We are seeking a Licensed / Board Certified Cardiologist plays a key role as part of the clinical operations team and direct patient care and assessments.
The responsibilities of the Cardiologist include but are not limited to diagnosing and treating various cardiovascular ailments or diseases, such as heart attacks and coronary heart disease, taking medical history, conducting physical exams, developing a plan of care, providing health education, specialty referrals and case management referrals, and providing follow-up care and teamwork.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an independent practice, the difference is personal; we are increasing access to care and improving health outcomes for our patients. Tryon is growing faster and needs talented and caring professionals to fill key roles.
We are seeking a Licensed / Board Certified Cardiologist plays a key role as part of the clinical operations team and direct patient care and assessments.
The responsibilities of the Cardiologist include but are not limited to diagnosing and treating various cardiovascular ailments or diseases, such as heart attacks and coronary heart disease, taking medical history, conducting physical exams, developing a plan of care, providing health education, specialty referrals and case management referrals, and providing follow-up care and teamwork.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides outpatient cardiovascular care as well as, care coordination, echocardiogram reading, population management of market's members, and oversight of PCP's cardiovascular skills.
- Manages the care of chronic cardiovascular diseases, e.g., examines patient and runs or orders tests to determine chief complaint and recommends appropriate care or treatment plans as indicated by patient condition and to meet their clinical needs
- Assesses patient’s ability to withstand the stresses of cardiovascular or other surgeries and helps surgeons or invasive cardiologists in managing strategy for patient, including clearing patient for surgery.
- Runs and accurately reads EKG, chest X-rays and echoes; includes ability to know which blood tests to order to check for certain types of heart diseases. Orders studies, tests and other ancillary services as needed.
- Prescribes medication and treatment in accordance with patient condition, payer coverage/guidelines and industry standards.
- Exercises final medical judgment in issues of health care for paneled patients.
- Provides patient education related to heart disease, wellness, prevention and early detection.
- MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or similar specialty required
- Board certification in Cardiology required
- Current, unrestricted and active license to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Cardiologist required
- Prior experience working with interdisciplinary teams
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment
- New physicians are allowed up to 6 weeks (prorated for part-time) off per year, in addition to seven major holidays.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- The company provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) policies (for benefit eligible positions).
- Pet insurance.
- Financial wellness planning via subscription to BrightDime, a free service that offers a budget platform, financial education and one-on-one financial coaching.
- 401(k) and profit sharing.
- Benefit-eligible team partners and their family members, including children over the age of 18, have access to free primary care.
