Non-Invasive Cardiologist - Per Diem
- Req #: 2301623
- Facility Name: New England Heart and Vascular
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Facility Address:
100 McGregor StreetManchester,NH
- Job Shift: Variable
- Posted Date: 12/21/2023
PRIMARY PURPOSE
To provide high quality, efficient, cost-effective, and state of the art tertiary cardiology medical services for the New England Heart & Vascular Institute located at Catholic Medical Center. Evaluates each patient's needs - from pediatric through to the older adult age - and delegates the management of all aspects of patient care to the appropriate care provider to attain the delivery of efficient, cost-effective, quality of care. Fosters a work environment for staff conducive to professional growth, accountability and autonomy. Creates and maintains a warm and friendly atmosphere for patients, Catholic Medical Center Health staff, referring and staff physicians, and visitors.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general direction of the Chief Medical Officer and under the direct supervision of the Cardiology Medical Director within established Catholic Medical Center and departmental policies and procedures and all applicable laws, through own actions or by delegating to appropriate co-workers, the Staff Cardiologist performs the following functions. Not withstanding anything contained in this job description, a Staff Cardiologist shall not be required to be licensed in any state other that the State of New Hampshire.
Primary Functions
1. Uses independent judgment in the practice of medicine to evaluate each patient's medical status and directs the professional care decisions which are cost-effective, quality care.
2. Diagnoses and treats patients consistent with applicable medical standards and any rules and regulations and policies promulgated by Catholic Medical Center, and other regional affiliated hospitals within the State of New Hampshire.
3. Acts as an informational Cardiology resource to all health care disciplines.
4. Communicates regularly and works collaboratively with Medical Directors of various cardiology services by providing feedback regarding the quality of care and specific unresolved patient related issues.
5. Monitors patient acuity and complexity and collaborates with the Medical Director.
6. Complies with DNV state, federal and other applicable regulations.
7. Complies with department's compliance with Catholic Medical Center Infection Control standards, procedures and policies.
8. Ensures confidentiality of patients, employees, legal, budget, and Catholic Medical Center matters.
9. Maintains excellent communication; maintains positive working relationships with employees, other departments, regulatory agencies, vendors and the public. Cultivates an attitude of respect, confidence and pride in Cardiology Services of the New England Heart & Vascular Institute.
10. Participates in ongoing medical research activities approved by the Institutional Review Board being conducted at Catholic Medical Center.
11. Assesses the patient care provided in each Cardiology Department and recommends for resources for establishing and re-fining unit/practice specific standards of care which will assist in the achievement of the delivery of efficient, cost-effective, quality care.
12. Works consistently to meet/exceed productivity level on date of hire.
13. Conducts himself/herself personally in a professional manner.
14. Accepts and fulfills responsibilities assigned in a timely and productive manner.
15. Complies with programs and directives of the New England Heart & Vascular Institute pertaining to fraud and abuse compliance, including but not limited to billing, referral relationships, and relationships with outside vendors; supported by complete, and clinically accurate documentation of services rendered including procedural and diagnostic coding.
Secondary Functions
1. Participates in appropriate role as directed in Catholic Medical Center disaster drills, fire drills, fires and other emergencies.
2. Monitors the appropriate utilization of support services and the effective use of supplies and equipment in the cardiac clinics, labs and specialty patient care units.
3. Uses care in operation and use of Catholic Medical Center's equipment and references maters. Monitors the routine cleaning and preventative maintenance of equipment to maintain the safe function of equipment. Reports all repair and maintenance needs so that prompt attend is given to them.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Individual must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities and to possess the necessary physical requirements with or without the aid of mechanical devices to safely perform the primary functions of the job.
1. Physical requirements include ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist; bending the legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees; bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine; extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction; standing for sustained periods of time; moving about on foot to accomplish tasks; using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward; downward, or outward; using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion; raising object from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to position; picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm, applying pressure to and object with fingers and palm; perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
2. Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Primary functions include activities in which incumbent must convey detailed or important spoken instruction to patients, families, physicians, staff and other employees.
3. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
4. Ability to work in surroundings which may subject incumbent to inside environmental conditions without protection from temperature changes; hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts; electrical current, exposure to high heat and exposure to drugs, chemicals; atmospheric conditions with one or more conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin (i. e., fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases).
5. Ability to wear protective clothing such as gown, mask, glove, head cover, lead apron, safety glasses, and /or safety shoes.
6. Visual acuity sufficient for work which deals largely with visual inspection involving small anatomic or physiologic details, as well as the whole patient, and sufficient for preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal operation, extensive reading and visual inspection involving small part/defects.
7. Ability to endure periods of heavy workload or excessive stress.
8. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
9. Familiarity with continuous quality improvement strategies.
10. Ability to plan and perform a wide variety of duties requiring knowledge of policies and procedures. Involves the exercise of judgment to work independently toward specific results, devising methods, modifying or adapting standard procedures to meet different conditions, making decisions for which there is little precedent.
11. Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force of body weight occasionally and /or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and /or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to demonstrate courtesy, compassion and respect in relating to patients, families, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
12. Ability to communicate effectively and establish a cooperative, collaborative working environment. Ability to facilitate communication between and among others.
13. Ability to accept constructive feedback and initiate appropriate actions to correct situations. Willingness to identify and take action toward meeting own learning needs.
14. Requires outstanding judgment and initiative in dealing with complex factors not easily evaluated.
15. Ability to participate in clinical research studies, review and analyze research data.
16. Ability to obtain ACLS certification through the American Heart Association prior to the start of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine.
• Doctor of Medicine required.
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine or cardiology. Successful completion of Cardiology Boards within two years.
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association
To provide high quality, efficient, cost-effective, and state of the art tertiary cardiology medical services for the New England Heart & Vascular Institute located at Catholic Medical Center. Evaluates each patient's needs - from pediatric through to the older adult age - and delegates the management of all aspects of patient care to the appropriate care provider to attain the delivery of efficient, cost-effective, quality of care. Fosters a work environment for staff conducive to professional growth, accountability and autonomy. Creates and maintains a warm and friendly atmosphere for patients, Catholic Medical Center Health staff, referring and staff physicians, and visitors.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general direction of the Chief Medical Officer and under the direct supervision of the Cardiology Medical Director within established Catholic Medical Center and departmental policies and procedures and all applicable laws, through own actions or by delegating to appropriate co-workers, the Staff Cardiologist performs the following functions. Not withstanding anything contained in this job description, a Staff Cardiologist shall not be required to be licensed in any state other that the State of New Hampshire.
Primary Functions
1. Uses independent judgment in the practice of medicine to evaluate each patient's medical status and directs the professional care decisions which are cost-effective, quality care.
2. Diagnoses and treats patients consistent with applicable medical standards and any rules and regulations and policies promulgated by Catholic Medical Center, and other regional affiliated hospitals within the State of New Hampshire.
3. Acts as an informational Cardiology resource to all health care disciplines.
4. Communicates regularly and works collaboratively with Medical Directors of various cardiology services by providing feedback regarding the quality of care and specific unresolved patient related issues.
5. Monitors patient acuity and complexity and collaborates with the Medical Director.
6. Complies with DNV state, federal and other applicable regulations.
7. Complies with department's compliance with Catholic Medical Center Infection Control standards, procedures and policies.
8. Ensures confidentiality of patients, employees, legal, budget, and Catholic Medical Center matters.
9. Maintains excellent communication; maintains positive working relationships with employees, other departments, regulatory agencies, vendors and the public. Cultivates an attitude of respect, confidence and pride in Cardiology Services of the New England Heart & Vascular Institute.
10. Participates in ongoing medical research activities approved by the Institutional Review Board being conducted at Catholic Medical Center.
11. Assesses the patient care provided in each Cardiology Department and recommends for resources for establishing and re-fining unit/practice specific standards of care which will assist in the achievement of the delivery of efficient, cost-effective, quality care.
12. Works consistently to meet/exceed productivity level on date of hire.
13. Conducts himself/herself personally in a professional manner.
14. Accepts and fulfills responsibilities assigned in a timely and productive manner.
15. Complies with programs and directives of the New England Heart & Vascular Institute pertaining to fraud and abuse compliance, including but not limited to billing, referral relationships, and relationships with outside vendors; supported by complete, and clinically accurate documentation of services rendered including procedural and diagnostic coding.
Secondary Functions
1. Participates in appropriate role as directed in Catholic Medical Center disaster drills, fire drills, fires and other emergencies.
2. Monitors the appropriate utilization of support services and the effective use of supplies and equipment in the cardiac clinics, labs and specialty patient care units.
3. Uses care in operation and use of Catholic Medical Center's equipment and references maters. Monitors the routine cleaning and preventative maintenance of equipment to maintain the safe function of equipment. Reports all repair and maintenance needs so that prompt attend is given to them.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Individual must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities and to possess the necessary physical requirements with or without the aid of mechanical devices to safely perform the primary functions of the job.
1. Physical requirements include ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist; bending the legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees; bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine; extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction; standing for sustained periods of time; moving about on foot to accomplish tasks; using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward; downward, or outward; using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion; raising object from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to position; picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm, applying pressure to and object with fingers and palm; perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
2. Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Primary functions include activities in which incumbent must convey detailed or important spoken instruction to patients, families, physicians, staff and other employees.
3. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
4. Ability to work in surroundings which may subject incumbent to inside environmental conditions without protection from temperature changes; hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts; electrical current, exposure to high heat and exposure to drugs, chemicals; atmospheric conditions with one or more conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin (i. e., fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases).
5. Ability to wear protective clothing such as gown, mask, glove, head cover, lead apron, safety glasses, and /or safety shoes.
6. Visual acuity sufficient for work which deals largely with visual inspection involving small anatomic or physiologic details, as well as the whole patient, and sufficient for preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal operation, extensive reading and visual inspection involving small part/defects.
7. Ability to endure periods of heavy workload or excessive stress.
8. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
9. Familiarity with continuous quality improvement strategies.
10. Ability to plan and perform a wide variety of duties requiring knowledge of policies and procedures. Involves the exercise of judgment to work independently toward specific results, devising methods, modifying or adapting standard procedures to meet different conditions, making decisions for which there is little precedent.
11. Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force of body weight occasionally and /or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and /or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to demonstrate courtesy, compassion and respect in relating to patients, families, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
12. Ability to communicate effectively and establish a cooperative, collaborative working environment. Ability to facilitate communication between and among others.
13. Ability to accept constructive feedback and initiate appropriate actions to correct situations. Willingness to identify and take action toward meeting own learning needs.
14. Requires outstanding judgment and initiative in dealing with complex factors not easily evaluated.
15. Ability to participate in clinical research studies, review and analyze research data.
16. Ability to obtain ACLS certification through the American Heart Association prior to the start of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine.
• Doctor of Medicine required.
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine or cardiology. Successful completion of Cardiology Boards within two years.
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association
