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Chief of cardiology
Trumbull, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Cardiology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Bronx, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/28/15
Lincoln Medical Center, located only 15 minutes from midtown Manhattan is a 350 bed level I trauma center and academic affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical Center - where an academic appointment awaits you.
We are currently accepting applications and referrals for the position of Chief, Department of Cardiology.
Job description for Chief of Cardiology
The Chief of Cardiology is responsible for full oversight of clinical, academic and operational activities of the Division. The responsibilities include:
Clinical:
• Oversee various activities in the Division of Cardiology
• Participate in clinical care as attending
• Implement strategies to improve efficiency and patient flow
• Ensure access for various non-invasive testing performed
• Ensure timely interpretation of non invasive cardiology procedures.
• Ensure participation in the various initiatives as directed by the Health and Hospitals Corporation
• Foster the development and implementation of practice guidelines
• Ensure timely patient referral for invasive cardiology tests- as per set guidelines/policy.
Performance Improvement:
• Oversee Performance Improvement activities in Cardiology
• Monitor the services provided to ensure appropriate utilization of resources
• Ensure a thorough Peer Review process
• Ensure timely review of incidents
• Report to the Department of Medicine Quality Improvement Committee on quarterly basis
• Ensure attendance by the physicians at Departmental meetings
Academic:
• Ensure full compliance with the Residency Review Committee of the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education.
• Ensure that the residents acquire knowledge and skills in evaluation and management of patients with cardiovascular diseases.
• Maintain high level of professional and academic excellence
Faculty Practice:
• Ensure full participation by the faculty in faculty practice
• Ensure appropriate documentation and bill in accordance with Phycare, hospital and 3rd party guidelines.
Qualification:
The candidate must be certified in ABIM Qualifying examination in Cardiology, and have a minimum of five years’ experience preferably in an academic setting.
We are currently accepting applications and referrals for the position of Chief, Department of Cardiology.
Job description for Chief of Cardiology
The Chief of Cardiology is responsible for full oversight of clinical, academic and operational activities of the Division. The responsibilities include:
Clinical:
• Oversee various activities in the Division of Cardiology
• Participate in clinical care as attending
• Implement strategies to improve efficiency and patient flow
• Ensure access for various non-invasive testing performed
• Ensure timely interpretation of non invasive cardiology procedures.
• Ensure participation in the various initiatives as directed by the Health and Hospitals Corporation
• Foster the development and implementation of practice guidelines
• Ensure timely patient referral for invasive cardiology tests- as per set guidelines/policy.
Performance Improvement:
• Oversee Performance Improvement activities in Cardiology
• Monitor the services provided to ensure appropriate utilization of resources
• Ensure a thorough Peer Review process
• Ensure timely review of incidents
• Report to the Department of Medicine Quality Improvement Committee on quarterly basis
• Ensure attendance by the physicians at Departmental meetings
Academic:
• Ensure full compliance with the Residency Review Committee of the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education.
• Ensure that the residents acquire knowledge and skills in evaluation and management of patients with cardiovascular diseases.
• Maintain high level of professional and academic excellence
Faculty Practice:
• Ensure full participation by the faculty in faculty practice
• Ensure appropriate documentation and bill in accordance with Phycare, hospital and 3rd party guidelines.
Qualification:
The candidate must be certified in ABIM Qualifying examination in Cardiology, and have a minimum of five years’ experience preferably in an academic setting.