Cardiologist
Company: ChenMed
Location: Poquoson
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
We're unique. - You should be, too.We're changing lives every
day. - For both our patients and our team members. Are you
innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and
ambition off the charts? - Do you inspire others with your kindness
and joy?We're different than most primary care providers. We're
rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.The
Cardiologist will diagnose and treat various cardiovascular
ailments or diseases, such as heart attacks and coronary heart
disease. Cardiologists may focus in one or more cardiology
specializations, such as echocardiography, electrophysiology,
nuclear cardiology and interventional cardiology. The tasks of
cardiologists also vary. For instance, non-invasive cardiologists
specialize in diagnosing cardiovascular problems, while invasive
non-interventional cardiologists diagnose and perform
catheterizations. Those who diagnose and perform medical procedures
to cure cardiovascular diseases are called interventional
cardiologists.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides the best possible care to the patients.
- Dedicated and willing to continue education to stay current
with new technologies and medicines in order to provide patients
with the best options for them individually.
- Examines the patient and running tests needed to determine the
exact cause of the problems the patient is experiencing.
- Responsible for running and knowing how to read accurately
include the ECG or EKG, chest X-rays, and ultrasound. They will
also need to know which blood test to order to check for certain
types of heart diseases. -
- Part of the cardiologist responsibilities revolve around
finding the best treatment for the patient. Everyone is different
and must be treated as individuals even when they suffer from the
same medical condition.
- Prescribes medication that can help the patient improve. On the
other hand, they may need to tell the patient that surgery is the
best approach to help them improve.
- Responsible for explaining to the patient why the
recommendation is needed and how it can help. They will also need
to discuss the steps to creating and maintaining a healthy heart
with patients. Education is a key factor in helping the patient
help themselves. -Other responsibilities may include:
- Part of the cardiologist responsibilities revolve around doing
invasive testing such as cauterization, coronary angiography or
coronary arteriography that requires precision and a skilled
hand.
- Responsible for knowing how to perform these tests without
making a mistake that can harm the patient.
- Cardiologist responsibilities continue after all tests have
been conducted and any surgeries completed with follow up
examinations. The need of the patient can change over time and the
cardiologist will need to determine their needs on a regular basis
and make changes when necessary. This is the best way to help
promote a healthier lifestyle for the patients in their care.
-Other duties as assigned and modified at manager's
discretion.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must master the concepts and all principles associated with the
human heart and illnesses that can affect it. -
- Extensive knowledge of modern equipment and medications used to
treat heart diseases. -
- To be able to perform and interpret specialized tests and
procedures.
- To have a high level of responsibility and the confidence to
make decisions in emergencies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The confidence and sound knowledge to correctly diagnose and
consult with patients.
- Compassion, self-motivation and the ability to work under
pressure for long hours.
- To be willing to undertake ongoing research.
- Fluent in English.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:
- Doctoral degree in medicine; completion of a residency program
in internal medicine and cardiology
- State licensure and cardiologist certification.
- At least two (2) to four (4) years of Cardiology
experience.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures
within the Cardiology field.We're ChenMed and we're transforming
healthcare for seniors and changing America's healthcare for the
better. - Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach
allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations
we serve. We're growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more
seniors from inadequate health care. - ChenMed is changing lives
for the people we serve and the people we hire. - With great
compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and
advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy
great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. - Join our team
who make a difference in people's lives every single day.Current
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Keywords: ChenMed, Newport News , Cardiologist, Healthcare , Poquoson, Virginia
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