Cardiologist Atrius Health Plymouth

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health,part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Cardiologist you will assess, diagnose, and treat patients requiring specialize care.  You'll work as part of a team-based model where primary and specialty care providers join with hospital partners, community specialists, and skilled nursing facilities to provide high-quality, evidence-based medicine to a diverse and growing population.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs physical assessments on patients with specialized conditions
• Develop and implement a plan of care for these patients, as well as prescribe medications, exercises and/or other treatments and testing such as lab sessions & testing include echocardiography, stress testing, vascular ultrasound imaging, nuclear imaging, cardiac device clinic
• Collaborates with the clinical and administrative teams in the management of patient care. Maintaining continuity of care through the exchange of information with outside health and social agencies
• Serves as a liaison between primary care providers and specialists to consults with providers on issues related to patient care
• Teaches and counsels individuals and groups with regard to specific health care needs.  Serves as an educator in areas of specialization
• Participates in the development of health education programs

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical School or School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Board Certified or Bord Certified Eligible in Cardiology
• Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
• Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty

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.