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General Cardiologist
Job Description
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
Requisition Number:
R-23660
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. M-F with rotating night and weekend hospital coverage Responsibilities if
Required:
Education if
Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Physician/Hospitalist - Board of Registration in Medicine (Massachusetts)
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
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What they do
A Cardiologist diagnoses, treats, manages, and prevents diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.
$312,774 / year median in Maryland
+13% projected growth