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Cardiology- Outpatient Only Opportunity in Charleston, WV

CAMC is actively seeking a Cardiologist- Outpatient only to join our dynamic team!

As a Cardiologist at CAMC, you will play a pivotal role in our Heart and Vascular Center by being a medical professional specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases within an outpatient clinic setting, providing comprehensive care for patients with conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arrhythmias, heart valve issues, and coronary artery disease, including patient consultations, physical examinations, diagnostic testing interpretation, treatment plan development, medication management, and patient education to promote heart health. 

About

Located in the beautiful capital city of West Virginia, the Heart and Vascular Center at Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) is one of the largest and most comprehensive heart programs in the region, offering a full spectrum of cardiac and vascular services. This center is known for its exceptional care and advanced technology, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of heart and vascular conditions.

• An experienced team of specialists that includes medical and interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiac electrophysiologists, vascular surgeons and specialized advanced practice providers and nurses.  
• Advanced structural heart program that performs groundbreaking, life-saving procedures every day.
• Open heart, minimally invasive and robotic surgical capabilities using the most advanced technology available.  
• A suite of cath labs that are accredited by the American College of Cardiology as Cardiac Cath Lab v1 with PCI and Chest Pain with PCI
• Cutting-edge electrophysiology labs equipped with advanced technology and specially trained staff.  
• Advanced cardiac imaging and diagnostic testing using state-of-the-art equipment.  
• Outpatient Congestive Heart Failure and COPD Clinics to manage risk factors and improve heart and lung health.  
  Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and supportive care.  

Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) was established in 1972 and is a nonprofit, 1,138-bed regional tertiary referral center made up of seven hospitals: General Hospital, Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Memorial Hospital, Plateau Medical Center, Teays Valley Hospital, Women and Children’s Hospital, and Charleston Surgical Hospital.  In addition to the hospitals, CAMC is comprised of the Institute for Academic Medicine and the CAMC Foundation. More than 1,500 providers are members of the medical staff of CAMC, which is also West Virginia's premiere medical teaching facility, hosting, on any given day, more than 1,000 students in programs leading to degrees or certifications in health professions.

Requirements:

•        Medical Degree (MD/DO) with the ability to obtain a West Virginia state medical license and DEA
•        Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital privileges at Charleston Area Medical Center.
•        Must be board certified/eligible in cardiovascular disease. Board certified in echo, CT and/or nuclear stress testing a plus, but not required.

o   If not board certified in these must be qualified to interpret echo, nuclear stress testing and cardiac CT.

Key responsibilities:

•   Patient Evaluation and Diagnosis: 
  Conduct thorough patient history taking, physical examinations, and interpret diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (ECGs), echocardiograms, stress tests, and blood work to identify cardiovascular conditions. 
•           Treatment Planning:
  Develop individualized treatment plans based on diagnosis, including medication management, lifestyle modifications, and referrals to other specialists when necessary. 
•           Medication Management:
  Prescribe and monitor cardiovascular medications like blood pressure medications, cholesterol-lowering drugs, and antiarrhythmics. 
•           Preventative Care:
  Provide cardiovascular risk assessments, educate patients on healthy lifestyle habits to prevent heart disease, and conduct regular follow-up appointments for ongoing monitoring. 
•          Procedure Performance (depending on practice):
  They will interpret Holter monitors, event monitors, transthoracic echocardiograms, cardiac CT, and supervise as well as interpret nuclear stress tests
•          Patient Education:
  Explain complex medical information about heart conditions and treatment options in a clear and understandable manner to patients. 
•          Collaboration:
  Collaborate with other healthcare providers, including primary care physicians, specialists, and nurses, to ensure coordinated patient care. 
•          Documentation and Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including clinical findings, treatment plans, and progress notes. 

This dynamic opportunity offers a lucrative base salary with production and quality bonus potential, paid time away from the practice, 401K retirement plan, occurrence-based malpractice insurance, CME allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package. 

Charleston is a beautiful city nestled alongside a river between the WV mountains and is considered a culturally prosperous community with small town living without sacrificing the amenities found in a large metropolitan city.   Housing is affordable in a community-oriented locale. This area is a vibrant academic and professional community that offers a balanced professional career and a fulfilling personal lifestyle.

To apply, send CV to krysteen.sovine@vandaliahealth.org