Physician - Cardiologist

Community Health Centers of America is hiring for a Cardiologist to work in our family practice clinics in the Sacramento, CA area. Possibly will also work in partner long-term care facilities. You will be responsible for diagnosing and treating patients for acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team, in the clinic setting.

Community Health Centers of America is a premier multi-specialty group focused on improving the health of the community through excellence in clinical care. Our goal is to provide better care to the patient with a collaborative, supportive, respectful, and productive work environment for its healthcare professionals.

Job Description

Obtains, analyzes, and interprets patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

• Diagnoses or treats acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.
• Recommends diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
• Prescribes medications.
• Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses.
• Orders, performs, or interprets the results of diagnostic tests.
• Maintains complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
• Detects and responds to adverse drug reactions.
• Perform follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.
• Performs cardiological physical examinations.
• Supervises or coordinates patient care or support staff activities.
• Maintains current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems.
• Obtains health information from patient.
• Performs physical examinations and assesses any medical problems.
• Practices safe and healthy control methods while working with patients.
• Educations patients and families concerning medical treatments, medications, etc.
• Administers or orders for diagnostic tests such as x-ray, electrocardiograms and lab tests.
• Interprets test results to diagnosis any related health issues.
• Counsel patients about compliance with medication.
• Assists in pre-operation or post-operation care.
• Coordinates activities of patient care.
• Document patient progress with medication or treatment.

Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, including healthcare professional staff to form a high performing medical team. Ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures.

• Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Follow facility and GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol
• Respect cultural and religious practices of minor patients
• Uphold HIPAA regulations
• Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts

• Our healthcare professionals enjoy competitive benefits, including:
• Competitive salaries with benefits, a 401(k) plan, and CME allowance
• Manageable work schedules, providers are not required to work evenings or weekends
• Some flexibility with schedules - great for providers with families/other responsibilities
• Night/Weekend call coverage!
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of professionals
• A professionally challenging environment with a mix of disease acuity
• A career with administrative freedom - appropriate support staff is supplied

Access to charting system that has been designed for quick and easy billing. Dictation available (including, but not limited to Dragon).

We are looking for skilled, self-motivated, and enthusiastic Providers. If you are interested, please submit your resume.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Visa sponsorship
• Vision insurance

License/Certification

• California MD/DO license (Required)
• Work Location: In person

Schedule: Day shift

• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Position Requirements

• Must possess a degree in medicine and a valid license from the California Medical Board.
• Experience: 3-5 years of related experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licenses/Certifications: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures
• Current BLS/ACLS required
• Current DEA required
• In depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Active listening and active learning
• Flexibility to work with a variety of people, differing in ages, personalities, and backgrounds
• Time management skills to be able to see a high number of patients
• Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues
• Critical thinking
• Social perceptiveness
• Complex problem solving
• Respect patient confidentiality