Physician-Pediatric Cardiology

About the role

The incumbent obtains history, examines, diagnoses, counsels, and treats patients within the physician's area of specialty and experience. The incumbent makes critical decisions regarding medical care. The incumbent works closely and in cooperation with the management staff, directs comments and questions to the appropriate management person, and follows administrative policies.

Responsibilities

• Admit, work up, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to pediatric patients with cardiovascular diseases/disorders.
• Provide regular clinic coverage, inpatient and emergency consultation as needed.
• Collaborate with and supervise mid-level providers.
• Support quality metrics, prioritize quality of care and patient satisfaction scores.
• Teach residents and medical students as appropriate.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a current and valid State of Nevada Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) medicine license.
• Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA, required.
• Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Pediatric Cardiology through the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) highly encouraged.

Qualifications

• Required and/or Preferred Name Description Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Experience Prior experience in referenced specialty, preferred.
• Licenses Must possess and maintain a current and valid State of Nevada Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) medicine license. Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA, required.
• Certifications Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Pediatric Cardiology through the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP).
• Computer / Typing Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Skills

• Ability to function effectively in an integrated delivery system.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulatory rules.
• Capable of operating business units in conformance with good quality and business practices as may be outlined by agencies such as The Joint Commission, NCQA, MGMA, etc.
• Effective leadership skills (and leading by example).
• Ability to obtain results with minimal disruption while involving a variety of internal and external groups.
• Ability to work independently.

Benefits

This position does provide patient care.