Physician - Non Invasive Cardiologist

Ascension Health - Franklin, WI

Full-time - Senior

Franklin, WI

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About the position

Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin is looking for a Non Invasive Cardiologist for our Cardiology group covering Franklin and St. Francis Hospitals along with corresponding outreach clinics. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Medical Group to provide medical services to patients. The position involves working with an acute cardiac patient population, performing echo, stress, nuclear and EKG reads, and diagnostic TEEs (not a requirement). The call schedule is 1:4 weekends with the potential of 1:5 (Friday night - Monday morning) and 1-2 nights per week. There are 4 APPs who also support weekend call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Requirements

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community