Cardiologist - Optum New Mexico

Optum NM is seeking a Cardiologist to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are looking to expand our Cardiology services by adding a motivated Cardiologist looking to make a difference in our community. Our Cardiology mission is to provide evidence-based cardiology care in a value-based setting. We offer both full-time and flexible schedules to find the right talent for the right opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns
• Initiating tests, treatments, and when necessary, referring for procedures
• Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, test results and treatment plans
• Performing tests, when needed, to check the health of patients’ hearts and/or cardiovascular systems
• Interpreting test results to determine how effectively the heart and/or cardiovascular system is functioning
• Using medical imaging equipment, such as CT and MRI scanners, to diagnose and treat heart and/or cardiovascular conditions
• Assisting and/or performing surgery which may include complex surgical interventions that require a team of medical professionals
• Prescribing medication to treat heart and other cardiovascular disease
• Providing support and advice to patients and families receiving long-term care
• Training and providing educational support to junior staff and colleagues
• Mon- Fri, 100% outpatient with no hospital rounding or call

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O.
• Completed a Cardiology Fellowship program
• Medical Licensure in the State of New Mexico or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Board certified or board eligible in specialty
• DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.