Cardiology Physician - Optum New Mexico

Weatherby Healthcare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a motivated Cardiologist to join its Albuquerque team, aiming to enhance community cardiology services. The role includes outpatient duties, clinical support, and the opportunity to lead healthcare improvements. Attractive compensation along with robust benefits, including generous PTO and educational support, will be offered to the right candidate.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance

STD/LTD coverage

401K matching

Three weeks paid vacation

One-week paid CME allowance

Eight paid holidays

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree is required.
• Completion of a Cardiology Fellowship program required.
• Medical Licensure in New Mexico or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients and prescribe necessary tests or surgery.
• Maintain detailed patient appointment notes.
• Perform and interpret cardiovascular tests.

Skills

Consultation

Diagnosis

Treatment

Medical imaging

Surgery

Patient support

Training

Education

M.D. or D.O.

Cardiology Fellowship

Job description

Optum NM is seeking a Cardiologist to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. We are looking to expand our Cardiology services by adding a motivated Cardiologist looking to make a difference in our community. Our Cardiology mission is to provide evidence-based cardiology care in a value-based setting. We offer both full-time and flexible schedules to find the right talent for the right opportunity. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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:

• M.D. or D.O.
• Must have completed a Cardiology Fellowship program
• Medical Licensure in the State of New Mexico or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Must be board certified or board eligible in specialty
• DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, United Health stock options
• Continuing Medical Education allowance with time off
• Robust Relocation program
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Excellent PTO package
• Generous retirement program including employer funded contributions (401K)

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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