General Cardiologist

Job Summary:
Provides medical leadership for the Department by assisting in the planning, development and implementation of program goals and operations, as outlined in contract. Assures compliance with all The Joint Commission and other regulatory agency guidelines. Assist with the strategic plans of the organization for growth and development of the department. Attends at least 75% of quarterly medical staff meetings; attends any meeting as directed by medical director or his/her designee.

Education: M.D. or D.O. degree. Completion of an approved residency and, if applicable, fellowship program.

Licensure: Tennessee license required. Georgia license required if working at an EHS Georgia facility.

Certification: Board Certification in practice specialty.

1. Represent Adult Cardiology Department as a Cardiologist and work
to assure that the quality of care delivered is appropriate.
2. Establish in writing and implement measures to achieve the goals
of the Product Line.
3. Assist in the development of strategic plans for the growth of the
programs and within Adult Cardiology Practice.
4. Participates in the monthly chart review process for the Nurse
Practitioner and the annual review of nurse practitioner protocols
as necessary.
5. Perform such other duties as reasonably requested by Erlanger or
otherwise necessary to properly assist in the operations of
Cardiology Services.
6. Assures compliance with all The Joint Commission and other
applicable regulatory agency guidelines.
7. Meets timeliness goals: In the practice providing care to outpatients,
or providing care in other areas as assigned and as scheduled.
When on call, arrives within appropriate amount of time.
8. Meets or exceeds productivity goals as defined in contract.
9. Attends at least 75% of quarterly medical staff meetings; attends any
meeting as directed by medical director or his/her designee.