Job Description

Assists in providing medical care in the field of Cardiology, and supervises interns and residents, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the Hospital’s policies and proceduresEssential Responsibilities and Duties Clinical ResponsibilitiesAssists the Consultant in providing required patient care and management in the field of Cardiology, in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by the Hospital.Provides high-quality patient care in all aspects of Cardiology according to his/her approved clinical privileges.Provides consultation (inpatient, and emergency room) upon request and responds in a timely manner within the prescribed timeframe as outlined in the Hospital’s policy.Responsible for the timely completion, competencies, accuracy and legibility of the medical record.Provides on-call service and ensures availability and response time within the prescribed timeframe in accordance with Hospital policy.Conducts daily morning rounds to identify patients ready for discharge. Ensures that discharge orders are written 24 hours prior to discharge.Performs other clinical responsibilities related to the specialty, as assigned.Academic ResponsibilitiesProvides orientation, bedside training and supervision to interns, residents and fellows as assigned.Participates in department’s educational activities and training programs of the department. Partakes in national and international medical conferences.