General Cardiologist - Full-Time with $40k Signing Bonus

Ascension Health; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee support

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Heart in Manchester, TN is seeking a Cardiology physician to join an established team of physicians and APPs. This employed role operates within a nonprofit health system, with a signing bonus and CME support to encourage ongoing clinical excellence.

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology, with Tennessee licensure eligibility, you will provide inpatient and outpatient care, participate in academic programs, and contribute to cost-effective, high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
• Recommend, participates in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Job description

Ascension Saint Thomas Heart in Manchester, TN is seeking a Cardiology physician to join an established team of physicians and APPs. This employed role operates within a nonprofit health system, with a signing bonus and CME support to encourage ongoing clinical excellence.

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology, with Tennessee licensure eligibility, you will provide inpatient and outpatient care, participate in academic programs, and contribute to cost-effective, high-quality patient