Cardiologist – Needham, MA

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Cardiologist you will assess, diagnose, and treat patients requiring specialize care.  You’ll work as part of a team-based model where primary and specialty care providers join with hospital partners, community specialists, and skilled nursing facilities to provide high-quality, evidence-based medicine to a diverse and growing population.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs physical assessments on patients with specialized conditions
• Develop and implement a plan of care for these patients, as well as prescribe medications, exercises and/or other treatments and testing such as lab sessions & testing include echocardiography, stress testing, vascular ultrasound imaging, nuclear imaging, cardiac device clinic
• Collaborates with the clinical and administrative teams in the management of patient care. Maintaining continuity of care through the exchange of information with outside health and social agencies
• Serves as a liaison between primary care providers and specialists to consults with providers on issues related to patient care
• Teaches and counsels individuals and groups with regard to specific health care needs.  Serves as an educator in areas of specialization  
• Participates in the development of health education programs

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical School or School of Osteopathic Medicine 
• Board Certified or Bord Certified Eligible in Cardiology 
• Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations 
• Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations  
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty   
• Echo and Nuclear certification

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $367,500 – $700,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.