Advance Imaging Cardiologist

Job Description - Advance Imaging Cardiologist (250003AN)

Advance Imaging Cardiologist - ( 250003AN )

The faculty physician is responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics performing hospital procedures such as Cardiac MRI and/or Cardiac Echocardiography, new consults in clinic and hospital, treating returning patients in outpatient clinics, and hospital rounding as well as advocacy, research and educational initiatives as determined by the Division Chief and/or the Center leadership.

Minimum Education

• Medical Doctor (M.D.) – Medical degree from an accredited medical school. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

• 0 years (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for medical care.
• Ability to evaluate patient problems independently and develop a patient care plan.
• Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with patients, families, and other health‑care team members.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in the area of expertise.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Medical Education and remains current on developments and progress in his/her subspecialty.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with legal and ethical standards for medical care.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center (Required).
• Board certified or eligible for board certification in primary practice specialty (Required).
• Board certification in relevant secondary specialty (Preferred).

• Provide clinical services for patients at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner.
• Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication.
• Provide on‑call services as determined by the division leadership.
• Actively participate in family‑centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
• Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.
• Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourage questions from trainees.

• Participate in CNMC’s advocacy initiatives.
• Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population‑based pediatric health and well‑being.
• Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques.
• Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.

• Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty.
• Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals.
• Publish in peer‑reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.
• Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.
• Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups, etc.

• Participate in CNMC's medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees.
• Participate as appropriate in hospital/university‑wide educational programs.
• Participate as appropriate in local, regional and national educational efforts.
• Provide timely feedback to trainees.
• Ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver.
• Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively.

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