Cardiologist-1

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA is seeking a Medical Doctor to join the SMC Cardiology department. The physician will supervise patients undergoing cardiac evaluations, ensuring adherence to medical standards and involving family members in care plans. Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, have ACLS certification, and be licensed in Massachusetts.

This full-time position requires a commitment to quality care with opportunities for professional development. Work hours are Monday to Friday during the day, with corresponding call coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Massachusetts and credentialed by SSH medical staff.
• ACLS certification is required.
• Experience meeting requirements set by South Shore Health medical staff bylaws.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to patients undergoing cardiac evaluation.
• Explain diagnoses and plan of care to patients and families.
• Ensure adherence to documentation and clinical care standards.

Skills

Patient supervision

Documentation standards

Quality improvement in medical care

Collaboration and best practices

Respect and professionalism

Education

Medical Doctor Degree; residency program

Job description

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health, please apply through the internal career site.

Operational Information

Requisition Number: R-20691
Facility: LOC0036 - 70 Pleasant Street, Weymouth, MA 02190
Department Name: SMC Cardiology
Status: Full time
Budgeted Hours: 40
Shift: Varied Shifts (United States of America)

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 successful completion of a residency and licensed in Massachusetts; Certified by the appropriate Board of residency/fellowship training; ACLS certification
• Schedule: Monday - Friday Days with corresponding call coverage
• Required Board: Physician/Hospitalist - Board of Registration in Medicine (Massachusetts)