Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular Medicine

Job Duties

• Clinical Care
• Conduct outpatient cardiology clinics for new, return, and follow-up patients.
• Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic tests (ECG, echocardiography, stress testing, Holter monitoring).
• Develop and manage individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Cook up referrals to subspecialty services (electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, heart failure).
• Manage medication regimens, including initiation, titration, and monitoring.
• Provide same-day patient access when clinically indicated.
• Respond to patient and referring provider inquiries in a timely manner.

Academic & Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows during outpatient clinics.
• Participate in didactic teaching sessions, case conferences, and journal clubs for cardiology fellows and at medical school.
• Contribute to curriculum development for cardiovascular education.
• Supervise trainee documentation and ensure adherence to institutional standards.

Research & Scholarly Activity

• Participate in clinical research projects, including patient recruitment for trials.
• Publish scholarly articles, abstracts, or presentations in the field of cardiology.
• Support quality improvement projects focused on ambulatory cardiology care.

Administrative Duties

• Document patient encounters promptly and accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Attend departmental and divisional meetings.
• Collaborate with clinic management to optimize patient flow and access.
• Participate in institutional committees as assigned.
• Contribute to development of clinical protocols, pathways, and best practices.

Quality, Safety, & Compliance

• Monitor clinical outcomes and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal healthcare regulations.
• Maintain appropriate credentialing, licensure, and continuing medical education (CME) requirements.
• Participate in peer review and morbidity/mortality conferences.

Professional Development & Community Engagement

• Attend & participate in national and regional cardiology conferences.
• Engage in outreach to referring providers and community organizations.
• Represent the institution in professional societies and advocacy efforts.