Cardiologist-1

South Shore Health System; United States; On-site; USD 305,000 - 555,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health System is seeking a Cardiology physician for the SMC Cardiology department in Weymouth, MA. This full-time role offers a competitive pay range and diverse shifts with on-call coverage.

The physician will diagnose, treat, and manage cardiovascular disorders, supervise staff, ensure credentialing standards, and engage with patients and families to discuss diagnoses and plans of care. Minimum qualifications include an MD/DO, MA license, cardiology board certification, and ACLS.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Massachusetts medical license.
• Cardiology board certification or eligibility.
• ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, test, and treat disorders of the cardiovascular system.
• Provide supervision to patients undergoing cardiac evaluation as part of the medical staff.
• Ensure adherence to credentialing, privileging, and documentation standards.
• Engage patients and families to discuss diagnoses, plan of care, and outcomes.
• Maintain cardiology certification and participate in continuing education.

Skills

ACLS certification

Cardiology expertise

Clinical supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Massachusetts medical license

Cardiology residency/fellowship training

Job description

Requisition Number: R-20691 Facility: LOC0036 - 70 Pleasant Street70 Pleasant Street Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SMC Cardiology Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Varied Shifts (United States of America) Responsible for diagnosing, testing and treating disorders of the circulatory or cardiovascular system.

Compensation Pay Range: $305,000.00 - $555,000.00

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides supervision to patients undergoing cardiac evaluation as per guidelines and in accordance with licensure, credentialing, and privileging as a member of the medical staff of SSMC
• Ensures all services adhere to credentialing and privileging policy of SSMC
• Involves the patient and, when appropriate, the patient's family members to explain diagnoses, plan of care, possible outcomes and any other information that should be shared with the patient family
• Adheres to documentation standards and policies
• Ensures the integrity of clinical care standards
• Monitors, evaluates and acts to improve the quality of medical care
• Participates in initiatives that encourage the sharing of best practices, incorporates data feedback for objective analysis and promotes collaborative improvements
• Maintains awareness of developments in the care and treatment of cardiology patients through continuing medical education
• Provides input into patient care rendered by other disciplines outside the department, assuring adherence to acceptable medical care standards
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow colleagues to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
• Maintains certification in the specialty of cardiology

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education Medical Doctor Degree; residency program Minimum Work Experience Meets requirements of South Shore Health medical staff bylaws. Credentialed by SSH medical staff. License/Certifications: MD or DO with the successful completion of a residency and licensed in Massachusetts Certified by the appropriate Board of their residency/fellowship training ACLS certification. Monday - Friday Days with corresponding call coverage. Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: Physician/Hospitalist - Board of Registration in Medicine (Massachusetts) South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services.