What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Cardiology position at The Arora Group?
Currently recruiting a Cardiologist to provide care at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas. This position provides the opportunity to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care to our nation s active-duty military service members, their families, and other eligible beneficiaries. CRDAMC is a 24/7 facility. Work schedules may fall between 5: 30 AM and 11: 00 PM, Sunday through Saturday, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, training holidays, and federal holidays. Shifts may be scheduled for up to 16 hours, although they will normally be up to 12 hours.
DUTIES OF THE CARDIOLOGIST:
- Provide inpatient cardiology consultation during normal duty hours and perform both inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular consultation services.
- May serve as a hybrid physician with both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.
- Practice general cardiology (non-invasive and non-interventional) and independently manage cardiovascular disease within granted clinical privileges.
- Evaluate and manage cardiology consultations, including complex cardiovascular conditions.
- Interpret chemical and exercise stress echocardiography, transthoracic echocardiograms, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, ECGs, and Holter monitoring.
- Perform and interpret exercise and chemical stress treadmill testing, with and without nuclear perfusion.
- Provide physician and consultant services in cardiovascular medicine with an emphasis on complex cases.
- Educate physicians, students, volunteers, and other healthcare team members regarding current cardiovascular recommendations.
- Perform profiles and referrals to medical evaluation boards under the guidance of the Department Chief. FT Hood Physician Services FT Hood Physician Services
- Perform the full range of physician services within CRDAMC-granted privileges, including examination, diagnosis, treatment, diagnostic testing, referrals, and coordination of care.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PHYSICIAN - CARDIOLOGY:
- MD or DO from an approved medical school.
- Board Certified in Cardiology.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency.
- Minimum 3 years of post-residency clinical experience within the last 4 years providing direct cardiology patient care, with demonstrated competency in both inpatient and outpatient cardiology. FT Hood Physician Services FT Hood Physician Services
- Current, unrestricted physician license applicable to the place of performance.
- Current DEA registration and 10-digit NPI. FT Hood Physician Services FT Hood Physician Services
- BLS and other required certifications.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Must successfully complete required credentialing, privileging, and security requirements.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Competitive pay
ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP:
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that, for over 30 years, has provided medical care for the men and women who serve our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. Our mission is to provide world-class care and give our healthcare professionals opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and serve the needs of active duty service members, their families, and veterans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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