Cardiologist-1

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Facility:

Compensation Pay Range:

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.

Monday - Friday Days with corresponding call coverage.