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Cardiology position in Chicago, IL
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Cardiology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/03/23
**Regional Medical Director Cardiology opening in Chicago**
* Full-time; permanent
* Excellent full time opportunity, with benefits, for that Cardiologist who desires to make the leap into leadership.
* Based in Chicago, the Regional Medical Director, Cardiovascular Care (RMDCVC) is a regional clinical leader responsible for implementing, reviewing and developing Cardiovascular Care clinical protocols, performance objectives, productivity benchmarks, compliance measures, provider workflow planning and provider scheduling.
* The incumbent in this role serves as coach/mentor/trainer to staff providers, giving guidance in best practices, troubleshooting of medical services and operations issues in priority of urgency.
* The RMDCVC also represents the Clinic at required meetings with affiliated agencies.
* He/She oversees the diagnosis and treatment of Cardiac diseases and may manage one or more cardiologists and/or nurse practitioners.
* As a licensed MD the RMDCVC also provides direct patient care services in addition to their duties in administration.
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
* Directs patient care for the region's patients including the following: cardiovascular disease, device checks, vascular disease evaluations, cardiovascular-related procedures, interpretations of echocardiograms and Holter monitors or coordination with hospitalists/interventionalists, and close communication with PCP's and care teams.
* Reviews PCP requests for external cardiology referrals and participates in delegated utilization authorizations; determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral / consultation appointments.
* Limits external cardiovascular care where high quality internal care can be appropriately provided to members.
* Determines the most appropriate treatment for patient, i.e., individualized treatment.
* Provides continuous leadership and support in the areas of both PCP/CMD and patient education related to heart disease, wellness, prevention, and early detection, including supporting market clinics, and other educational initiatives.
* Ensures new or urgent cardiovascular consultations are screened within two (2) business days.
* Attracts, recruits, hires, leads, coaches, develops and mentors manages Medical Director(s), Cardiovascular Care, cardiologists and/or nurse practitioners; sets the example as a clinical leader.
* In partnership with the Regional Chief Clinical Officer coaches, educates, develops other PCPs and clinical leaders on appropriate diagnosis and treatment of acute and preventative cardiac cases.
* Leads our physician providers in weekly morbidity and mortality meetings.
* Cultivates a region presence and develop positive relationships with local specialists and the medical community.
* Creates standard operating procedures on coding, HEDIS and other evidence-based medicine.
* Cultivates a uniform clinical culture, clinical values, clinical approach, incentives and performance values for our provider.
* Coordinates as needed with the transitional care team, hospital, skilled nursing facility, post-acute, utilization management, and home-based services for the market.
* The position will have an estimated 60% direct patient care responsibilities, and 40% leadership/administrative/echo reading time.
* Performs other duties as assigned and modified at managers discretion.
**Ideal Candidate Skillset**
* Current, relevant, and substantial knowledge of areas related to health center licensing and operations, e.g., legal/regulatory, administrative, policy, protocols, and other clinical issues, especially within a managed care environment, strongly recommended
* Knowledge and understanding of mid-level supervision agreements and regulations
* Understands and is committed to maintaining highest level of confidentiality
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
* Excellent problem-solving skills required, including creativity, resourcefulness, timeliness, and technical knowledge related to analyzing and resolving medical/administrative problems
* Excellent emotional coping skills, adequate to confront difficult emotional situations and emotional responses of others
* Sensitivity to needs of culturally and linguistically diverse patient and employee population.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, in collaborative settings, required
* Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to staff and to build the trust and respect of patients, staff, colleagues, external contacts, and other MT members
* Able to motivate staff; promote team building; assume leadership role within clinical arena
* Able to select, hire, develop, and performance manage other clinicians
* Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technology and to willingness to develop and adapt to the evolving technological requirements of modern medical health center practices required
* Computer skills: Comfortable with the electronic medical record (MyNotes), and agile with keyboarding
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, database, and presentation software
* Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and nationwide up to 25% of the time
* Spoken and written fluency in English
* This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment
**Benefits**
* 16 Days PTO
* 3 Sick Days
* 2 Floating holidays
* 7 National holidays
* Health, Vision, Dental
* 401k with company match
* Relocation
* Sign-On Bonuses available
* CME - $3500 plus 5 days