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Cardiologist Physician - (Cardiology) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Cardiology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Lawton, Oklahoma, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/17/16
Job Description & Requirements
Cardiologist Physician - (Cardiology) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

Locum Tenen Cardiologist needed at the Lawton Indian Health Service Hospital is to provide the best possible health care services to the Native American population in the Lawton Service Unit. Cardiology services shall be provided during a regular clinic day 8:00 - 4:30 PM. Contract Cardiologist shall evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with an array of heart disorders including cardiac arrhythmia, angina, atherosclerosis, congestive heart failure, coronary diseases, and hypertension. Cardiologist shall provide the full range of adult cardiology services in the evaluation, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of heart disease including treadmill stress testing, ultrasound imaging, cardiac catheterization, inpatient consultations, reading and interpretation of EKGs interpretation of Holter monitors results. And development of medical treatment plans for cardiac patients.

A cardiologist(locum tenens) is a highly trained physician who studies, treats and diagnoses heart and cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, and heart arrhythmia. Typically, cardiologists make use of medical devices such as electrocardiograms to aid their diagnoses. They also may utilize treatments such as pacemakers or perform major surgeries when more complex or severe circumstances necessitate them.

Required Qualifications
Board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.
The Contract Cardiologist shall have a minimum of two years of meaningful patient contact and responsibility. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification is required for all contracted providers


Facility Location
With almost 100,000 residents, Lawton is Oklahoma’s fifth-largest city, located about 80 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. Here you’ll find a number of museums and unique regional attractions like the International Festival, the Arts for All Festival, and the Prince of Peace Easter Passion Play, one of the longest-running Easter Passion plays in the U.S. This family-oriented community is also home to 80 parks and recreation areas and is near three major lakes and a large wildlife refuge.

Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.


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