Job Description

Company Description

Equum Medical is a leading provider of telehealth solutions that specialize in comprehensive acute virtual care services seamlessly integrated into existing healthcare frameworks. With a mission to enhance healthcare accessibility and efficacy, Equum Medical leverages innovative technologies and clinical expertise to deliver scalable and sustainable telehealth services. Our solutions address critical challenges such as staffing shortages, geographic barriers to care, and escalating healthcare costs. We offer a full spectrum of telehealth services that support continuity of care through virtual dimensions, from Emergency Department to discharge, with Multi-Specialty Providers, Critical Care, Virtual Nursing, Sitter and Telemetry.

Role Description

This part-time remote role is for a Tele-Cardiology Cardiologist (FTE/ PRN 1099). The Cardiologist will conduct virtual patient consultations, interpret diagnostic tests such as ECGs and echocardiograms, manage patient treatment plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care. The Cardiologist will also review patient histories, offer expert cardiology opinions, and ensure the highest quality of care through telehealth technologies.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conducting pro-active Cardiology rounds including but not limited to:
• Diagnose and treat disorders and diseases of the Cardiovascular System
• Daily rounding
• Reviewing of laboratory, medication, and imaging data
• Prescribe appropriate pharmaceutical and treatment regimens based on the patient’s medical condition.
• Instituting and managing local hospital care protocols
• Family discussions
• Interacting and communicating effectively with all members of the patient care team including their local physicians
• Instituting early treatment to prevent clinical deterioration.
• Liaison with bedside teams to help provide Cardiology expertise in real time to augment delivery of patient care.
• Actively participating in quality initiatives as directed by Equum’s Physician leadership team
• Accessing and utilizing the EMR, patient records, vital signs, and other decision support tools to provide high-quality care for Cardiology patients.
• Fosters teamwork and communication among all internal and external constituencies involved in patient care.

Requirements :

• Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from patient care providers.
• Must have the ability to work independently and in a collaborative means.
• Previous computer experience required and comfort with EMR
• Proactive communication to other members of the patient’s team
• ACLS Certification
• Valid DEA Certificate
• Hospital / ED experience
• Reliable high speed home internet
• 12-hour day and night shifts/call

Knowledge and Skills :

• Demonstrated proficiency in cardiology skills
• Ability to think critically in diagnosing clinical problems and defining interventions.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficiency in computer documentation and navigation

Qualifications

• Skills in Medicine, Cardiology, and Vascular care
• Experience with Nuclear Medicine and Interventional Cardiology
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
• Board certification in Cardiology
• State licensure to practice medicine
• Strong communication and telehealth skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Experience in telehealth or telemedicine is a plus

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