Cardiologist

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The Cardiologist is a licensed/board‑certified professional playing a key role as part of the clinical operations team, providing direct patient care and assessments primarily in ambulatory health‑care center settings.

• Provide excellent inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care, care coordination, echocardiogram reading, population management of market members, and oversight of PCPs cardiovascular skills.
• Lead a cardiovascular care team that may include Care Promoters, Echocardiogram/X‑ray Technicians, and in some cases a mid‑level (ARNP or PA) dedicated to cardiology depending on scope and member volume.
• Assist the Medical Director, Cardiology (MDC) in managing day‑to‑day clinical and business operations and building relationships with providers and key stakeholders for all Chen Med/Jen Care/ Dedicated Senior Health centers within the market.
• Consult with the Medical Director, Cardiology to ensure guideline compliance and participate in risk and quality management programs, clinical meetings and other initiatives that maximize and promote clinical value.
• Manage care of chronic cardiovascular diseases for a panel of at minimum 5,000 patients (with support of the Care Team and Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant).
• Assess patients’ ability to withstand cardiovascular or other surgeries and help surgeons or invasive cardiologists in managing strategy for the patient, including clearing patient for surgery.
• Run and accurately read EKG, chest X‑rays and echoes; order studies, tests and ancillary services as needed.
• Limit external cardiovascular care where high‑quality internal care can be provided.
• Prescribe medication and treatment in accordance with patient condition, payer coverage/guidelines and industry standards.
• Review PCP requests for external cardiology referrals and participate in delegated utilization authorizations.
• May have responsibility for cardiology clinical operations of 2–5 centers in the market, under MD, CVC supervision.
• Exercise final medical judgment in issues of health care for paneled patients.
• Provide patient education related to heart disease, wellness, prevention and early detection.
• Assist with training and hiring of dedicated cardiology Care Promoters and NPs/PAs.
• Coach and mentor PCP physicians and other clinicians in cardiology management.
• Participate in cardiovascular team meetings, daily huddles and focused clinical discussions.
• Aid with quality and performance initiatives and cost‑reduction and market clinical strategies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

• Proficient in pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the Cardiology field.
• Superior clinical skills managing seniors with complex medical needs across all environments of care.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to build relationships with external organizations.
• Proficient in cultivating strong relationships with primary care physicians and care teams.
• Strong analytical skills and results‑oriented mindset.
• Conflict management and resolution skills; experience in population risk management or complex chronic disease care management preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication, proper telephone etiquette.
• Professional, tactful manner.
• Comfortable with electronic medical record and keyboarding.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills.
• Willingness to travel locally, regionally and nationwide up to 15% of the time.
• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Use and exercise of independent judgment required.

• MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty required.
• Board certification in Cardiology required; other sub‑specialty training and board certification acceptable.
• Current, unrestricted and active license to practice medicine in state of employment.
• Current DEA and DPS Certificate of Registration required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Cardiologist required.
• Prior experience with interdisciplinary teams in quality improvement or medical/healthcare leadership activities preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within first 90 days of employment.

$270,461 - $386,372 Salary

Chen Med is a physician‑led, family‑owned practice transforming healthcare for seniors. We offer great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and a supportive work‑life balance.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Management and Health Care Provider

Medical Practices