Remote, Work from Anywhere in the US: Tele-Cardiologist - FTE / PRN 1099

The Tele-Cardiologist provides direct and compassionate virtual care to patients in the hospital or ED setting through telemedicine.  You will be managing the patients in collaboration with an on-site team to develop a comprehensive plan of care. 

Provide Cardiology support to a defined patient population via telephone/video camera. Use critical thinking to monitor, assess, plan, and support patient care in a collaborative design with bedside multi-disciplinary clinical care teams. Apply your Cardiology experience and defined processes to identify patient care needs and resolve any risks or barriers to effective and efficient care delivery. Work to solve problems and effectively communicate and partner in virtual care delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting pro-active Cardiology rounds including but not limited to:
  • Diagnose and treat disorders and diseases of the Cardiovascular System
  • Daily rounding
  • Reviewing of laboratory, medication, and imaging data
  • Prescribe appropriate pharmaceutical and treatment regimens based on the patient’s medical condition.
  • Instituting and managing local hospital care protocols
  • Family discussions
  • Interacting and communicating effectively with all members of the patient care team including their local physicians
  • Instituting early treatment to prevent clinical deterioration.
• Liaison with bedside teams to help provide Cardiology expertise in real time to augment delivery of patient care.
• Actively participating in quality initiatives as directed by Equum’s Physician leadership team
• Accessing and utilizing the EMR, patient records, vital signs, and other decision support tools to provide high-quality care for Cardiology patients.
• Fosters teamwork and communication among all internal and external constituencies involved in patient care.

Requirements:

• Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from patient care providers.
• Must have the ability to work independently and in a collaborative means.
• Previous computer experience required and comfort with EMR
• Proactive communication to other members of the patient’s team
• ACLS Certification
• Valid DEA Certificate
• Hospital / ED experience
• Reliable high speed home internet
• 12-hour day and night shifts/call, 7-7 EST

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency in cardiology skills
• Ability to think critically in diagnosing clinical problems and defining interventions.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficiency in computer documentation and navigation

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Medicine or EC FMG certification.
• Board Certification or Board-Eligibility in Cardiology, if not board certified at hire, candidate must be board certified within two (2) years of entrance into the position.
• Ability to obtain a state Medical License in geographies in which services are provided.
• Qualified to obtain local hospital privileges.