**Overview**

**General Cardiology Opportunity in the Sierra Foothills - Shareholder Track**

Picture a Northern California mountain location within 1 hour of Lake Tahoe and 40 minutes of a major metropolitan area, without the traffic congestion. Imagine the smell of mountain air and pine trees as you enjoy a robust outdoor lifestyle. Envision practicing medicine with a group of like-minded physicians who are dedicated to their community. Does this sound like a dream come true? If you answered YES to any of these questions, we might have a solution for you! With a growing patient demand, excellent patient care, and providers' quality of work/life balance taking center stage, Mercy Medical Group seeks to add a General Cardiologist to the group who is open to the following:

+ Offering excellent non- or limited-invasive, non-interventional general cardiology care to adult patients in our outpatient clinic and at our community hospital

+ Provide general cardiology care 3-4 days per week in our outpatient cardiology clinic

+ Implant pacemakers and loop recorders (not required skills)

+ Perform Cardioversion

+ Read echoes, Holter monitors, stress tests, and EKGs

+ Participating in a 1:4 shared hospital call

+ No outpatient clinic on hospital call day

+ Round on inpatients

+ Consult with ED and Hospitalists

+ Oversee the hospital’s cardiology lab

+ Perform TEE's (required skill)

+ Collaborating with the hospital’s impressive Cardiac Rehab program and staff

+ Enjoying a strong referral base from within our community’s providers

+ Partnering with highly trained, competent, and caring support staff

+ Working in a group where hearts are big and teamwork rules the day

+ Providing services in a community where healthcare providers are appreciated every day for their heroic work

In return, we’ll provide your employment through Mercy Medical Group, which will include:

+ Group affiliation with Dignity Health, which connects to the highest standard of health care available

+ Dignity Health is a part of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.

+ Partnership track

+ A physician-led, professionally managed practice

+ Strong physician support and mentorship

+ A competitive two-year guarantee with a signing bonus

+ Productivity and Relocation bonus

+ Generous health and welfare offerings for you and your dependents

+ Robust time away from work allowances

+ Retirement benefits including a 100% company-funded retirement plan

+ Compensation Range: $494,000 - $523,000 / Year

And the icing on the cake will be living and working in California’s beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills:

+ Rich in history, charm, and a multitude of vibes, Grass Valley and Nevada County’s many historic buildings, museums, state parks, and sites offer a wide array of ways to explore and experience the area

+ Less than 90 minutes away from Lake Tahoe where you can go from a sunny beach to a snow-covered slope all in the same day

+ A Foodie’s paradise with a wide variety of eatery choices throughout the county

+ Home to over a dozen wineries and tasting rooms

+ High-quality arts and entertainment venues

+ Population of 13K residents, with a service area of 100K lives

+ Closest metro area is Sacramento (57 miles) with a population of 500,000

+ Climate of year-round moderate weather, with warm summers and short winters. Ideal for hiking, cycling, fishing, camping, hunting, boating, skiing, golfing, and gold panning!

Want a sneak peek? Click this link to catch a glimpse of Grass Valley and what we do at Dignity Health:

Living the Dream! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WABacl-TVeA&t=1s)

Base Camp

Can you get behind this? If so, send us your CV for our team's review!

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**Responsibilities**

**Patient Care:**

+ Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.

+ Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.

+ Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.

**Communication:**

+ Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

+ Provide clear and concise medical information.

+ Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.

**Documentation:**

+ Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

+ Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.

+ Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.

**Diagnostic Procedures:**

+ Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.

+ Perform procedures as needed

+ Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.

**Team Collaboration:**

+ Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.

+ Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.

+ Provide consultative services to other healthcare providers.

**Quality Improvement:**

+ Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.

+ Review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.

+ Implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.

**Compliance:**

+ Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice.

+ Stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.

+ Participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.

**Continuous Learning:**

+ Stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices.

+ Participate in ongoing medical education and training.

+ Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.

**Qualifications**

+ A valid and unrestricted California medical license

+ Board eligible or board certified in specified area of medical specialty (ABMS or AOA)

+ Completion of an accredited post-graduate training program

**Pay Range**

$237.00 - $251.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.