Cardiologist

ChenMed - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Market Cardiologist (MC) at ChenMed is a licensed and board-certified professional responsible for providing direct patient care and assessments primarily in an ambulatory healthcare center setting. This role involves diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases, managing patient care, and leading a cardiovascular care team. The MC plays a crucial role in ensuring high-quality care and compliance with clinical guidelines while also participating in administrative duties and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care and care coordination.
• Leads a cardiovascular care team, including Care Promoters and Technicians.
• Assists the Medical Director in managing clinical and business operations.
• Consults with the Medical Director to ensure compliance with guidelines and participate in quality management programs.
• Manages the care of chronic cardiovascular diseases for a panel of 3,500 to 4,000 patients.
• Assesses patients for surgical readiness and collaborates with surgeons.
• Runs and accurately reads EKGs, chest X-rays, and echoes; orders necessary tests.
• Limits external cardiovascular care when high-quality internal care is available.
• Prescribes medication and treatment according to patient conditions and guidelines.
• Reviews PCP requests for external cardiology referrals and determines urgency.
• May oversee cardiology clinical operations of 2-4 centers in the market.
• Provides patient education related to heart disease and wellness.
• Assists with training and hiring of cardiology Care Promoters and NPs/PAs.
• Coaches and mentors PCP physicians in cardiology management.
• Participates in cardiovascular team meetings and clinical discussions.
• Aids with quality and performance initiatives and builds relationships with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Board certification or board eligibility in Cardiology is required.
• Current, valid medical license including DEA license required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification strongly preferred.
• Experience supervising providers and clinical staff is essential.
• Experience in a culturally and linguistically diverse setting is essential.
• Experience in a managed care environment is strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Familiarity with standard concepts and practices in Cardiology.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to build relationships with external organizations.
• Good analytical skills and ability to manage for results.
• Conflict management and resolution skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working within a managed care environment.
• Fluency in languages other than English.

Benefits

• Great compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Work-life balance