Non-Invasive Cardiologist (MD/DO) - South Dakota
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Job description
Non-Invasive Cardiologist (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The Non-Invasive Cardiologist provides comprehensive cardiovascular care through evaluation, diagnosis, and medical management of heart disease using non-invasive testing modalities. This role emphasizes outpatient and inpatient consultative care, preventive cardiology, and longitudinal management of cardiovascular conditions using evidence-based, patient-centered practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Evaluate and manage patients with cardiovascular conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, hypertension, and lipid disorders
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Provide outpatient cardiology clinic care and inpatient consultation services as needed
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Perform and interpret non-invasive cardiac diagnostic studies such as transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, stress testing (exercise and pharmacologic), ambulatory rhythm monitoring, and cardiac imaging as applicable
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Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
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Manage cardiovascular medications and monitor treatment effectiveness and safety
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Participate in preventive cardiology and cardiovascular risk-reduction initiatives
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Collaborate with interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, primary care, and other specialists
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Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, lifestyle modification, and disease prevention
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
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Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
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Supervise and educate residents, fellows, or advanced practice providers as applicable
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Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
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Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program
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Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Disease fellowship
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Board-eligible or board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease
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Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
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DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies
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Expertise in non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostics and medical management
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Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills
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Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
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Ability to manage complex and chronic cardiovascular conditions
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Commitment to evidence-based, high-quality patient care
Work Environment
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Outpatient cardiology clinics, diagnostic testing laboratories, and inpatient hospital settings
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Call coverage as determined by practice or service needs
Physical Requirements
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Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinic and hospital environments
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Manual dexterity for examinations and diagnostic testing
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Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for interpretation of diagnostic studies