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    Cardiologist - Amarillo, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs

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    Summary



    The Amarillo VA Health Care System, Amarillo, Texas is seeking an experienced and dynamic Cardiologist to manage patient population with cardiac diseases, assessments and medication management within the agency.



    Duties


    The staff cardiologist has the following responsibilities:

    • Examinations - Evaluates patients by examining thoroughly. Appropriate clinical, laboratory and other pertinent data is obtained to determine care the patient is provided.
    • Diagnosis - Interprets and evaluates clinical data for the purpose of determining diagnosis and clinical status. Performs and/or interprets EKGs, Echocardiograms, Nuclear stress testing, Exercise Treadmill Testing, etc as required.
    • Therapeutic Ability - Prescribes appropriate and timely treatment; applies indicated therapeutic procedures; recognizes and assesses changes in behavior, symptoms, signs, and other pertinent facts about the patient and modifies plan of treatment when indicated. Recognizes own capabilities and limitations.
    • Effectiveness in Emergencies - The incumbent is readily available; and quick in recognizing emergency situations and taking timely necessary action. Maintains BLS/ACLS certifications, moderate sedation, and OOORAM certification as applicable with facility Bylaws.
    • Patient Management - Develops and maintains rapport and gains the confidence ofpatients and relatives through competence and interpersonal skills to the end that patients and others are informed participants in the treatment effort.
    • Consultations and Specialty Skills - Recognizes the need for consultation and utilizing facility or clinic specialty skills in diagnosis and treatment.
    • Record keeping - Physical and other examinations and changes in patient's status are promptly and completely recorded. Unusual incidents are promptly reported to the appropriate official. Clear, accurate, and adequate clinical records are kept current and completed at time of discharge. The treatment plan is clearly stated. The physician is fully knowledgeable of and utilizes the Computerized Patient Record System. All progress notes, orders are to be completed and signed daily.
    • Encounters - All encounters to be completed daily by physician as this affects hospitalfunding.
    • Consults Closure - Consults are required to be completed by the provider at the time patient has been seen.
    • Educational Activities - Educational responsibilities usually involve either "teaching" or ''coordination.'' Some positions may involve both or cut across the elements or functions.
    • Teaching and Monitoring -Covers both the individual and group learning experiences where one serves as the learning facilitator in the role of a mentor or teacher for residents, trainees, or employees. As a mentor, plans and guides educational activities to meet the individual needs of the learner within the resources available. Counsels learner on professional/occupational goals as they relate to education activities.Encourages active participation on the part of the student. Actively solicits evaluation from students of teaching and educational experiences. Assures that content is based upon student and patient care needs, up-to-date and at the appropriate level for the audience. Develops courses, lectures or programs based on preestablished objectives. Employs learning resources and media (library, film, slides, etc.) in an appropriate manner.
    • Coordination of Educational Programs - Assesses educational needs for both continuing and basic education programs, using audits, self-assessment surveys, morbidity and mortality data, and new developments in health care. Establishes and maintains procedures for professionals to self-assess and partake in needs assessment procedures. Selects needs for which education/training is the most cost-effective intervention.
    Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

    VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

    Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

    Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

    Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

    Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

    Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

    CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

    Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

    Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting


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