Job Description

Assignment Length:  Ongoing coverage need

Start Date: As soon as credentialed

Openings: 1

Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search

Practice Setting:

• Inpatient, Outpatient clinic and Call coverage
  
• ECHO, Nuclear Cardiology, Diagnostic Cath
  
• 90% outpatient, 10% inpatient, 10% invasive
  
• Average 12-14 PPD
  
• Practice includes 2 Physicians and 5 APPs
• Support staff includes:
• 1 MA
  
• 3 RNs
  
• 5 APPs
  
• 5 Office staff

Schedule: 

• Monday-Friday
  
• 1:4 call coverage
  

Patient Population:  Adult, Geriatric

EMR:  EPIC

Credentialing: 90 days

Requirements:

• Active Washington licensure
  
• Board certification
  
• Minimum 1-year Cardiology experience or equivalent 

Job Responsibilities (Generalized): 

• Diagnose and treat a wide range of system disorders in adults and potentially children (depending on the position)
  
• Conduct comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations
  
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans and blood tests
  
• Perform procedures to diagnose and treat digestive conditions (depending on the scope of practice)
  
• Develop and implement treatment plans
  
• Manage chronic digestive conditions and provide ongoing patient care
  
• Collaborate with other specialists when needed to ensure coordinated care
  
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records for all patients
  
• Stay current on the latest advancements in specialty through continuing education
  

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of specialty principles and practices, including diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases
  
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams
  
• Technical proficiency in performing procedures (if applicable)
  
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing patent conditions
  
• Time management and organizational skills to manage a patient workload effectively
  

Requirements

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
  
• Residency training program in internal medicine accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
  
• Fellowship training in Cardiology (may be preferred depending on the position)
  

Licenses & Certifications:

• Board certification in Cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or the AOA
  
• Active and unrestricted medical license in Washington

Experience:

• While specific requirements may vary, most locum physician positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
  

Benefits

Travel:

If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.

Please note that this position is offered as an independent contractor (1099) role and does not include the typical benefits associated with a W-2 employment, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, or paid time off.

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