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Cardiologist

Employer
Tower Health
Location
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Closing date
May 23, 2020

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Specialty
Cardiology
Hours
Full Time
Position Type
Permanent

Job Details

CARDIOLOGIST

Phoenixville, PA

Phoenixville Hospital is your community healthcare provider; a 137-bed facility with an award-winning cardiovascular program, a fully-accredited cancer center, and the area's largest Robotic Surgery Center. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We provide comprehensive medical services through approximately 25,000 emergency room visits, 8,200 inpatient admissions, and more than 500 community outreach programs annually. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

Job Summary

Tower Health Medical Group (THMG)

Job Description

Title: General Physician

Department: Medicine

Section: Cardiology

Entity: Tower Health Medical Group (THMG)

POSITION SUMMARY:

  • Under indirect supervision, provides and manages direct health care for a specific patient population.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
  • Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
  • Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
  • Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
  • May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
  • Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
  • Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
  • As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Medical doctor with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
  • Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License of Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty; must be a member in good standing of the Reading Hospital Medical Staff and THMG.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
  • Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
  • Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
  • Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
  • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to supervise, advice, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
  • Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
  • CPR Certified
  • Pre-employment background investigation may be required

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

  • Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
  • Individuals must be able to meet established specific physical requirements of the job including sitting at a desk or meeting table, reaching, lifting, pulling, bending, stooping, twisting, standing, walking, etc.
  • Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
  • Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
  • Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.

Qualifications

Seeking BC/BE Non-Invasive Cardiologist.

Company

WEST READING PENNSYLVANIA

Tower Health is a regional, integrated healthcare system that offers leading edge compassionate healthcare and wellness services to a population of 2.5 million people. Together, our seven hospitals, numerous ambulatory facilities, and experienced physicians and clinicians provide a full range of medical care – from prevention, screenings, and education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation. We also offer wellness programs and public health services that ensure our communities are the healthiest they can be. As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Health’s commitment to

Advancing Health, Transforming Lives.

Across our system, you’ll find many opportunities to build an outstanding career. With more than 14,000 team members, Tower Health offers 22 urgent care facilities and a connected network of 2,200 physicians, specialists, and providers across more than 230 convenient locations.

Tower Health Hospitals:

  • Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA
  • Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, PA
  • Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • Jennersville Hospital, West Grove, PA
  • Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville, PA
  • Pottstown Hospital, Pottstown, PA
  • St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA

About Our Community

Our communities offer a wide range of diverse outdoor and cultural activities, outstanding schools and quality of life with easy accessibility to shore points, airports, and major metro areas such as Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore and Washington DC.

Company info
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Telephone
484-628-6581
Location
West Reading
Pennsylvania
19611
US

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