Cardiology Opening in Fort Dodge, IA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Cardiology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/27/24
**Cardiology opening in Fort Dodge, IA**
- 1 hour from Des Moines
**Job Description:**
- Seeking a Cardiologist to join our team in Fort Dodge, IA
- Full-Time; Hospital employed
- Robust practice providing exceptional care to patients in both hospital and clinic settings
- Opportunity to practice in a supportive environment while enjoying a healthy work-life balance
- Full-time position, including dedicated administrative time, with flexible scheduling to ensure sufficient patient access
- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
**Responsibilities:*
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and ensure seamless continuity of care for patients
- Conduct outpatient consultations and follow-up appointments in the clinic setting
- Participate in hospital rounds to monitor and manage the progress of hospitalized patients and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Provide education and counseling to patients and their families regarding cardiovascular health, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, progress notes, and treatment plans
- Stay abreast of advancements in cardiology research, technology, and treatment modalities through continuing education and professional development activities
- Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve
- Evaluates, interprets and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care
- Patient-focused, friendly and willing to collaborate in a team environment
**Qualifications:**
- MD or DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Cardiology
- Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
- Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physicians field of practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-centered approach to care Strong clinical skills and ability to make timely and accurate diagnoses.
- Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt)
- J-1 waiver sponsorship available
**We Offer:**
- Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
- Attractive incentive package
- A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in
- Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
- Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation
- A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation
- Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience
- A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve
**About the Group:**
A non-profit 900-member physician group practice serving 2,000,000 patients from 280 locations in Iowa and Illinois. Clinic has a base of primary care physicians in family practice, internal medicine and pediatrics. In addition, it offers physician services in subspecialty areas including pulmonology/Critical Care, endocrinology/diabetes, infectious disease, neurology, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry and rheumatology.
**About the Area:**
Fort Dodge is a family friendly community that offers a lot of bang for your buck, cost of living is lower than other big cities in the area which makes those hard earned dollars stretch further. You don't have to worry about spending a lot of time behind the wheel in rush hour traffic, commuting across town takes less than 15 minutes. That short commute allows physicians the flexibility to go home, attend events and have a good work/life balance all while being on call.