Cardiologist

About the role

Jupiter Medical Center, ranked #1 for safety, quality and patient satisfaction in Palm Beach County, is hiring a cardiologist. The role suits a physician who wants to provide compassionate, patient-centered care, seeing patients in the office and taking part in hospital rounds.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain timely, accurate and detailed medical records using EPIC, the center's office-based EMR
• Prescribe medication or therapy when necessary and recommend lifestyle changes to improve quality of life
• Explain medical procedures and test results thoroughly, and give patients a plan of care
• Consult with other doctors about each patient's needs and participate in tumor boards and multi-disciplinary clinics
• Serve on the hospital Medical Staff and related committees when requested
• Work to improve patient satisfaction scores and team goals, and take part in business development and marketing

Required profile

• MD or DO, board certified or board eligible in cardiology
• New graduates or experienced physicians are both considered
• Understanding of the physician practice environment and excellent communication skills at all levels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes physically demanding environment, lifting patients and equipment, and working independently
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and pull/push up to 40 lbs

Required skills

• Use of EPIC electronic medical records
• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service and health requirements, TB/PPD surveillance program, and maintenance of professional license and certification