Concord, NC, United States
Job ID: 119197
Job Family: Physicians
Specialty: Critical Care
Status: Full Time
Department Name: 25181004830051-Intensive Care Program
Overview
Description for Internal Candidates
Job Overview: Join our growing healthcare team as a Cardiovascular Critical Care Physician, contributing your expertise to a dynamic and collaborative multidisciplinary environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work across two leading tertiary care facilities, each distinguished by their 3-star STS (Society of Thoracic Surgeons) cardiac surgery programs and the highly respected Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute. Opportunity to care for patients with temporary and durable mechanical support as well as cardiac transplant patients. 0In addition to cardiac critical care, you will have the chance to provide specialized medical critical care and explore leadership roles based on your experience. For those with a passion for pulmonary medicine, there are additional opportunities for inpatient and outpatient pulmonary work.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with eminent cardiac surgeons and cardiologists to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care.
Contribute to the management and treatment of medical critical care patients, applying your expertise to complex cases.
Stay at the forefront of cardiovascular medicine through continuous education and training.
Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Evaluate and treat patients with pulmonary conditions for those interested in pulmonary medicine.
Actively engage in research and quality improvement initiatives to advance the field of cardiovascular medicine.
Medical education opportunities available.
Qualifications:
Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
Board certification in Critical Care.
Experience in cardiovascular medicine, with a focus on postoperative cardiac surgery care, cardiology, and medical critical care.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of North Carolina.
Location:
City Overview: Charlotte, often referred to as the "Queen City," is a dynamic and rapidly growing metropolis nestled in the heart of the Southeastern United States. Known for its southern charm, cosmopolitan atmosphere, and a thriving business community, Charlotte offers a diverse array of cultural, recreational, and culinary experiences.
Atrium Health: Atrium Health stands as a cornerstone of healthcare in Charlotte, providing world-class medical services to the region. Renowned for its commitment to patient-centric care, cutting-edge medical research, and a collaborative approach to health and wellness, Atrium Health is a trusted institution in the community. Atrium Health is at the forefront of medical research and innovation. The institution actively engages in groundbreaking research, clinical trials, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, ensuring that patients receive the most advanced and effective treatments available.
Essential Responsibilities/Functions:
· Performs medical history, physical examinations, routine assessments and determines treatment plan for patients.
· Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a timely and medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record
· Acts as a patient and family advocate for the population served
· Participates in continuous quality improvement priorities, service delivery processes and service excellence initiatives
· Adheres to access & productivity policies & protocols to ensure that patients’ access to convenient care is optimized
· Adheres to standards and care protocols to deliver appropriate, innovative and cost-effective care management in-person and virtually
· Actively and regularly participates in the assigned meetings/committees
· Models Atrium Health Core Values
· Adheres to Medical Group Minimum Work Standards
Core Competencies:
Patient Care
· Ability to provide patient centered care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health
Medical Knowledge
· Ability to demonstrate knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical and cognate (epidemiological and social-behavioral) sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
· Ability to investigate and evaluate patient care practices, appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and improve their patient care practices
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
· Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange and teaming with patients, families and professional associates
Professionalism
· Ability to demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to a diverse patient population
Systems-Based Practice
· Demonstrate an awareness of and responsibilities to the larger context and system of health care and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value
Education, Experience and Certification:
Degree of MD or DO from accredited medical school
Board Eligibility in a clinical discipline is required; Board Certification in a clinical discipline is required within three years of start date/contract effective date; Once obtained, Maintenance of Certification is required
PATIENT POPULATION SERVED:
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to age specific issues and data reflective of the patient’s status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the following age groups:
· N/A
· Neonate
· Infant
· Child
· Adolescent
· Adult
· Geriatric
PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION:
Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job
Will share information only on a need to know basis for work purposes
Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.