Physician - Non Interventional Cardiology

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, seeks a physician-leader to provide medical direction for the St. Tammany Physician’s Network and actively participate in shaping standards of care across the system.

You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients in accordance with generally accepted medical standards, contribute to the development and support of care standards, and maintain clinic schedules as specified in the contract.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine.
• Current BLS and ALS certifications through ILCOR courses (e.g., AHA, Red Cross).
• Physical demands: ability to stand/walk for long periods; lift at least 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and medical direction for St. Tammany Physician’s Network.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients per generally accepted standards of medical care for the specialty.
• Input in the development of standards of care for the network.
• Maintain clinic schedules as noted in contractual agreement.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Summary of the Job: Provides leadership and medical direction for St. Tammany Physician’s Network. Provides input in the development of standards of care. Assess, diagnose, and treat patients at St. Tammany Physicians Network in accordance with generally accepted standards of medical care for the specialty in which you are licensed. Provide input in the development of standards of care for St. Tammany Physicians Network. Participate in the development and support of St. Tammany Physicians Network. Maintain clinic schedules as noted in contractual agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be licensed by the Louisiana State board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine.

Current BLS, and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.

The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off (ALS required by specialty only)

Physical Demands: Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home. St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.