General Cardiologist

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

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a Cardiologist to diagnose, test, and treat cardiovascular disorders in both outpatient and inpatient settings at Weymouth, MA. The role requires MD/DO with Massachusetts licensure and board certification/eligibility, with ACLS certification.

The physician will develop treatment plans, work with surgeons and physicians, and ensure credentialing compliance while upholding high-quality patient care and professional standards.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with licensure in Massachusetts.
• Residency in cardiology completed and board certification or eligibility.
• ACLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, test and treat cardiovascular disorders.
• Provide treatment plans and options with physicians and surgeons.
• Work in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Ensure services adhere to credentialing and privileging policy.
• Explain diagnoses, plans of care and outcomes to patients and families.
• Maintain documentation standards and contribute to quality improvement.
• Maintain certification in the specialty of cardiology.

Skills

Clinical cardiology

Supervision

ACLS certification

Documentation

Education

Medical Doctor Degree

Residency in cardiology

Job description

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

Requisition Number: R-23660 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. Performs tests, diagnoses patients, provides treatment plans and options, and works with patients’ physicians and surgeons to treat cardiovascular issues. Functions in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

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.

M-F with rotating night and weekend hospital coverage

Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required:

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. We are the largest independent health system in southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.