Physician - Cardiologist

Cardiologist – Family Practice, Merced, CA

Community Health Centers of America is hiring for a Cardiologist to work in our family practice clinics in the Merced , CA area. You will be responsible for diagnosing and treating patients for acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team, in the clinic setting.

Community Health Centers of America is a premier multi-specialty group focused on improving the health of the community through excellence in clinical care. Our goal is to provide better care to the patient with a collaborative, supportive, respectful, and productive work environment for its healthcare professionals.

Job Description

• Obtains, analyzes, and interprets patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Diagnoses or treats acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.
• Recommends diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
• Prescribes medications.
• Educates patients about self‑management of acute or chronic illnesses.
• Orders, performs, or interprets the results of diagnostic tests.
• Maintains complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
• Detects and responds to adverse drug reactions.
• Performs follow‑up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.
• Performs cardiological physical examinations.
• Supervises or coordinates patient care or support staff activities.
• Maintains current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems.
• Obtains health information from patient.
• Performs physical examinations and assesses any medical problems.
• Practices safe and healthy control methods while working with patients.
• Educates patients and families concerning medical treatments, medications, etc.
• Administers or orders for diagnostic tests such as x‑ray, electrocardiograms and lab tests.
• Interprets test results to diagnose any related health issues.
• Counsel patients about compliance with medication.
• Assists in pre‑operation or post‑operation care.
• Coordinates activities of patient care.
• Document patient progress with medication or treatment.
• Collaborates with other physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, including healthcare professional staff to form a high performing medical team. Ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures.
• Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment.
• Follow facility and GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol.
• Respect cultural and religious practices of minor patients.
• Uphold HIPAA regulations.
• Punctual and dependable for assigned / confirmed shifts.

Benefits

Additional Benefits

License / Certification

Work Location

In person.

Schedule

Position Requirements

Skills

Notes

We are looking for skilled, self‑motivated, and enthusiastic Providers. If you are interested, please submit your resume.

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