Physician Liaison- Cardiology

Overview

The Physician Liaison, under the direction of the Executive Vice President and Chief of Medical Affairs, utilizes the nursing process to develop, implement, and evaluate outcomes for defined patient populations. This individual utilizes a variety of skills to educate, consult, and assist in patient management of an identified patient population in order to achieve the highest quality and best possible outcome for the patient in a cost effective manner. The Physician Liaison collaborates with a patient care team that includes, but is not limited to physicians, nurses and assistive staff, rehabilitative therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, dietetics, and any other disciplines directly and indirectly involved in inpatient care, identifying opportunities for the improvement of patient care/outcomes and cost reduction based on current research findings supported in the literature. The Physician Liaison supports the mission, vision, and values of Floyd Medical Center and contributes to the accomplishment of its purpose and objectives.