Cardiology

Assignment Length: Ongoing coverage need

Start Date: As soon as credentialed

Openings: 1

Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search

Practice Setting:

• Inpatient Outpatient clinic and Call coverage
  
• ECHO Nuclear Cardiology Diagnostic Cath
  
• 90% outpatient 10% inpatient 10% invasive
  
• Average 12-14 PPD
  
• Practice includes 2 Physicians and 5 APPs
• Support staff includes:
  
• 1 MA
  
• 3 RNs
  
• 5 APPs
  
• 5 Office staff

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday
  
• 1:4 call coverage
  

Patient Population: Adult Geriatric

EMR: EPIC

Credentialing: 90 days

Requirements:

• Active Washington licensure
  
• Board certification
  
• Minimum 1-year Cardiology experience or equivalent
  

• Diagnose and treat a wide range of system disorders in adults and potentially children (depending on the position)
  
• Conduct comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations
  
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as X-rays CT scans and blood tests
  
• Perform procedures to diagnose and treat digestive conditions (depending on the scope of practice)
  
• Develop and implement treatment plans
  
• Manage chronic digestive conditions and provide ongoing patient care
  
• Collaborate with other specialists when needed to ensure coordinated care
  
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records for all patients
  
• Stay current on the latest advancements in specialty through continuing education
  

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of specialty principles and practices including diagnosis treatment and prevention of diseases
  
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams
  
• Technical proficiency in performing procedures (if applicable)
  
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing patent conditions
  
• Time management and organizational skills to manage a patient workload effectively
  

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
  
• Residency training program in internal medicine accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
  
• Fellowship training in Cardiology (may be preferred depending on the position)
  

Licenses & Certifications:

• Board certification in Cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or the AOA
  
• Active and unrestricted medical license in Washington
  

Experience:

• While specific requirements may vary most locum physician positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty