Full-time, Part-time, & Per Diem options available

Position Highlights:
As a referral center for cardiac medicine, the robust Heart and Vascular program at provides Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Electrophysiology, and Multi-disciplinary Structural Heart Services.
The cardiology program is recognized as the region s leader of advanced cardiac care. The program s dedicated team of medical professionals have performed more cardiology procedures than all other Southwest Georgia hospitals combined.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive and Multispecialty Heart and Vascular Center

• Experienced APP support in the clinic - 8 APPs, 6 in Albany and 2 in Americus, GA

• TEE support strongly preferred

• Call 1:4 weekend coverage

• Heart & Vascular Team comprised of:

• 2 Vascular Surgeons, 1 Electrophysiologist

• 2 CV Surgeons, actively hiring for thoracic surgeon

• 3 Interventional Cardiologists

• 5 Non-Invasive Cardiologists when fully staffed in Albany, GA

• Full range of cardiac programs: Cardiac MRI, Cardiac CTA, Structural Heart and EP

• Imaging modalities include:

• transthoracic, echocardiogram, transesophageal echocardiogram, nuclear imaging, Cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, procedural intervention with structural procedures, such as watchmen, complicated TAVR, mitraclip

• Nuclear, transthoracic, echocardiogram, and transesophageal, echocardiogram most frequent in terms of volume

• Level 1 Emergency Cardiac Care Center, Level 2 Trauma Center

• Will participate in regional outreach

• Willing to discuss part-time and per diem interest too

• J-1 and H1-B sponsorship available

• Fellows encouraged to apply

• Board eligible or certified by AOA or ABMS per respective specialty guidelines.

Location Information

• Short drive to Atlanta and the Florida beaches

• Cost of living 16% lower than national average

• Temperate weather year-round perfect for outdoor activities like hiking, boating, golfing, etc.

• Known as Pecan Capital of the World

• Regional Airport with 35-minute flight to Atlanta

Essential Functions

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
• Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data.
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs.
• Identifies expected outcomes and plans based on diagnoses or issues.
• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consult with healthcare providers and make referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.
• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements a plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on a plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style listens, and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions.
• Respect patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.
• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process.
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes. Documents the results of the evaluation.
• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process.
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes. Documents the results of the evaluation.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates the usage of age-specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

Qualifications
Doctorate Degree in Medicine (Required)

Work Experience
0 - 1 year Experience in a related field (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications
Board certification or Board eligibility as defined by: medical staff at the health system facility where you are working, per employment/IC agreement, managed care plans, and other entities that credential providers.

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