General Cardiologist - Erie, PA - Thriving Health System
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Job description
LECOM Health is seeking a General Cardiologist to join its cardiovascular team in Erie, Pennsylvania. This is an excellent opportunity for a cardiologist interested in providing a broad range of inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care while working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of a multidisciplinary team.
The Cardiologist will evaluate and manage patients with both acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions, participate in diagnostic testing and procedures based on training and privileges, and help provide high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care.
We welcome both experienced cardiologists and physicians completing fellowship who are looking for an opportunity to grow their practice and become an integral part of a collaborative cardiovascular program.
Job Responsibilities
Provide both inpatient cardiology consults and outpatient clinic care.
Interpret EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter/event monitors, and other cardiovascular diagnostic studies.
Perform cardiology procedures as credentialed, which may include TEE, cardioversion, cardiac catheterization, and device management.
Provide post-procedural and post-discharge cardiovascular follow-up.
Collaborate closely with APPs, nursing staff, hospitalists, emergency medicine physicians, primary care providers, and other specialists.
Clearly communicate diagnoses, treatment options, and care plans with patients and their families.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, cardiovascular service-line initiatives, quality improvement, peer review, and patient safety efforts.
Support the education of APPs, residents, medical students, and clinical staff as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record.
Qualifications
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency.
Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Disease fellowship.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease.
Eligible for an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.
BLS and ACLS certification as required for hospital privileges.
New fellowship graduates and experienced cardiologists are encouraged to apply.
Working Hours
Combination of inpatient and outpatient cardiology responsibilities.
Participation in cardiology call coverage as required by the practice.
Schedule and specific clinical responsibilities will be discussed during the interview process.
Skills
Ability to independently evaluate and manage acute and chronic cardiovascular disease.
Proficiency in interpretation of cardiovascular diagnostic testing.
Procedural skills appropriate to training, experience, and hospital privileges.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary cardiovascular team.
Commitment to evidence-based medicine, quality improvement, and patient safety.
Patient-centered approach to care.
Interest in teaching and mentoring APPs, residents, or medical students is a plus.