Cardiologist-1

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number R-20691

Facility LOC0036 - 70 Pleasant Street70 Pleasant Street Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name SMC Cardiology

Status Full time

Budgeted Hours 40

Shift Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Responsible for diagnosing, testing and treating disorders of the circulatory or cardiovascular system. Performs tests, diagnoses patients, provides treatment plans and options, and works with patients’ physicians and surgeons to treat cardiovascular issues. Functions in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Compensation Pay Range $305,000.00 - $555,000.00

Essential Functions

• Provides supervision to patients undergoing cardiac evaluation as per guidelines and in accordance with licensure, credentialing, and privileging as a member of the medical staff of SSMC
• Ensures all services adhere to credentialing and privileging policy of SSMC
• Involves the patient and, when appropriate, the patient's family members to explain diagnoses, plan of care, possible outcomes and any other information that should be shared with the patient family
• Adheres to documentation standards and policies
• Ensures the integrity of clinical care standards
• Monitors, evaluates and acts to improve the quality of medical care
• Participates in initiatives that encourage the sharing of best practices, incorporates data feedback for objective analysis and promotes collaborative improvements
• Maintains awareness of developments in the care and treatment of cardiology patients through continuing medical education
• Provides input into patient care rendered by other disciplines outside the department, assuring adherence to acceptable medical care standards
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow colleagues to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
• Maintains certification in the specialty of cardiology

Job Requirements Minimum Education Medical Doctor Degree; residency program

Minimum Work Experience Meets requirements of South Shore Health medical staff bylaws.

Credentialed by SSH medical staff.

License/Certifications MD or DO with the successful completion of a residency and licensed in Massachusetts

Certified by the appropriate Board of their residency/fellowship training

ACLS certification.

Monday - Friday Days with corresponding call coverage.

Responsibilities If Required Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements Physician/Hospitalist - Board of Registration in Medicine (Massachusetts)