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Description
. This is a contract-based, on-site opportunity for an Associate-level physician who is committed to delivering high-quality cardiology care to patients.
In this locum tenens role, you will provide expert cardiovascular assessment, diagnosis, and treatment while collaborating with our healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. As an Associate-level Cardiologist, you will have the opportunity to serve the Merced community, working within a supportive clinical environment that values clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuity of care.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive cardiology consultations and evaluations for patients
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic tests(including electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, and other cardiac assessments)
Collaborate with primary care physicians, specialists, and healthcare staff to coordinate patient care
Document patient encounters accurately and timely in medical records
Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and follow-up care
Participate in on-site clinical routines, patient rounds, and multidisciplinary team meetings where applicable
Adhere to medical practice policies, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements
Provide coverage for cardiology services as scheduled under the locum tenens contract agreement
Requirements
Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine(DO) degree from an accredited institution
Board certification or active board eligibility in Cardiology
Valid, unrestricted medical license in the applicable state of practice
Associate-level clinical experience in cardiology or a related internal medicine setting
Strong clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills
Excellent patient communication and bedside manner
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a healthcare team
Proficiency with electronic medical records(EMR) systems
Commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based cardiovascular care
Flexibility to adapt to varying clinical schedules and on-site coverage requirements
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9-hour shifts
After-hours call shifts, 10-22 shifts per month
Setting: 100% inpatient
Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
Duties: Diagnostic caths, PCIs, unassigned EKGs, echos, cardiac consults, and managing hospital consults/rounds
Support Staff: Cath lab team, including RNs and techs
EMR: Cerner
Must be board-certified or board-eligible
Paid travel & expenses
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Worksite address
merced, CA, 95343, US
Who can apply
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