Cardiologist, SSMC

We are seeking a highly skilled Cardiologist to join our team at South Shore Health System. As a key member of our medical staff, you will be responsible for diagnosing, testing, and treating disorders of the circulatory or cardiovascular system.

• Provide supervision to patients undergoing cardiac evaluation as per guidelines and in accordance with licensure, credentialing, and privileging as a member of the medical staff of South Shore Health System.
• Ensure all services adhere to credentialing and privileging policy of South Shore Health System.
• Involve the patient and, when appropriate, the patient's family members to explain diagnoses, plan of care, possible outcomes, and any other information that should be shared with the patient family.
• Adhere to documentation standards and policies.
• Ensure the integrity of clinical care standards.
• Monitor, evaluate, and act to improve the quality of medical care.
• Participate in initiatives that encourage the sharing of best practices, incorporate data feedback for objective analysis, and promote collaborative improvements.
• Maintain awareness of developments in the care and treatment of cardiology patients through continuing medical education.
• Provide input into patient care rendered by other disciplines outside the department, assuring adherence to acceptable medical care standards.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow colleagues to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Maintain certification in the specialty of cardiology.

• Medical Doctor Degree; residency program
• Meets requirements of South Shore Health System medical staff bylaws.
• Credentialed by South Shore Health System medical staff.
• License/Certifications:
  • MD or DO with the successful completion of a residency and licensed in Massachusetts
  • Certified by the appropriate Board of their residency/fellowship training
  • ACLS certification