Cardiologist in Houston!
Company: ChenMed
Location: Houston
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
The Cardiologist will diagnose and treat various cardiovascular
ailments or diseases, such as heart attacks and coronary heart
disease. Cardiologists may focus in one or more cardiology
specializations, such as echocardiography, electrophysiology, and
nuclear cardiology. Outpatient cardiac care only.We re unique. You
should be, too.We re changing lives every day. For both our
patients and our team members. Are you innovative and
entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the
charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?We re
different than most primary care providers. We re rapidly expanding
and we need great people to join our team.The Cardiologist will
diagnose and treat various cardiovascular ailments or diseases,
such as heart attacks and coronary heart disease. Cardiologists may
focus in one or more cardiology specializations, such as
echocardiography, electrophysiology, nuclear cardiology and
interventional cardiology. Outpatient cardiac care only.ESSENTIAL
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides the best possible care to the patients.
- Dedicated and willing to continue education to stay current
with new technologies and medicines in order to provide patients
with the best options for them individually.
- Examines the patient and running tests needed to determine the
exact cause of the problems the patient is experiencing.
- Responsible for running and knowing how to read accurately
include the ECG or EKG, chest X-rays, and ultrasound. They will
also need to know which blood test to order to check for certain
types of heart diseases.
- Part of the cardiologist responsibilities revolve around
finding the best treatment for the patient. Everyone is different
and must be treated as individuals even when they suffer from the
same medical condition.
- Prescribes medication that can help the patient improve. On the
other hand, they may need to tell the patient that surgery is the
best approach to help them improve.
- Responsible for explaining to the patient why the
recommendation is needed and how it can help. They will also need
to discuss the steps to creating and maintaining a healthy heart
with patients. Education is a key factor in helping the patient
help themselves. Other responsibilities may include:
- Responsible for knowing how to perform these tests without
making a mistake that can harm the patient.
- Cardiologist responsibilities continue after all tests have
been conducted and any surgeries completed with follow up
examinations. The need of the patient can change over time and the
cardiologist will need to determine their needs on a regular basis
and make changes when necessary. This is the best way to help
promote a healthier lifestyle for the patients in their care. Other
duties as assigned and modified at manager s discretion.KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must master the concepts and all principles associated with the
human heart and illnesses that can affect it.
- Extensive knowledge of modern equipment and medications used to
treat heart diseases.
- To be able to perform and interpret specialized tests and
procedures.
- To have a high level of responsibility and the confidence to
make decisions in emergencies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The confidence and sound knowledge to correctly diagnose and
consult with patients.
- Compassion, self-motivation and the ability to work under
pressure for long hours.
- To be willing to undertake ongoing research.
- Fluent in English.We re ChenMed and we re transforming
healthcare for seniors and changing America s healthcare for the
better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows
us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we
serve. We re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more
seniors from inadequate health care. ChenMed is changing lives for
the people we serve and the people we hire. With great
compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and
advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy
great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team
who make a difference in people s lives every single day.EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:
- Doctoral degree in medicine; completion of a residency program
in internal medicine and cardiology
- State licensure and cardiologist certification.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures
within the Cardiology field.
Keywords: ChenMed, Houston , Cardiologist in Houston!, Healthcare , Houston, Texas
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