Cardiologist

Cardiologist

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Salary between $325–350k negotiable

Position Summary

We are seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Cardiologist to provide comprehensive non-invasive cardiovascular care within a growing, outpatient-focused, multi-specialty healthcare organization. The Cardiologist will play a key role in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of cardiovascular disease while collaborating with primary care providers and allied healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

This position offers the opportunity to practice evidence-based medicine in a technologically advanced ambulatory setting, utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic capabilities and a team-based approach to improve cardiovascular outcomes across a diverse patient population.

Essential Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad spectrum of cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, lipid disorders, and cardiomyopathies.
  
• Perform and interpret non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic studies, including:
  
• • Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
    
  • Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
    
  • Nuclear Cardiology Studies
    
  • Stress Testing (Exercise and Pharmacologic)
    
  • Holter and Event Monitor Interpretation
    
  • Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
    
  • Cardioversions
    
• Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessments and develop individualized treatment plans focused on prevention, early intervention, and disease management.
  
• Provide pre-operative cardiac evaluations and risk stratification when appropriate.
  
• Educate patients regarding lifestyle modification, risk-factor reduction, medication adherence, and long-term cardiovascular wellness.
  
• Coordinate specialty referrals and higher levels of care when clinically indicated.
  

Care Coordination & Population Health

• Collaborate closely with primary care physicians, advanced practice providers, care coordinators, and ancillary clinical staff to ensure seamless continuity of care.
  
• Participate in chronic disease management initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce avoidable hospitalizations.
  
• Support value-based care initiatives through proactive patient engagement, preventive screening, and evidence-based treatment strategies.
  
• Contribute to care management programs focused on cardiovascular risk reduction and long-term health maintenance.
  

Documentation & Electronic Health Records

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
  
• Complete and finalize clinical documentation within established organizational timeframes.
  
• Review and address diagnostic results, patient messages, medication refill requests, and clinical communications promptly.
  
• Ensure all diagnostic and treatment orders are appropriately documented and linked to supporting clinical diagnoses.
  

Quality & Performance

• Adhere to clinical practice guidelines, quality measures, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Participate in quality improvement programs, peer review activities, and organizational initiatives designed to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
  
• Support performance metrics related to patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, and practice productivity.
  
• Maintain compliance with payer requirements, documentation standards, and healthcare regulations.
  

Professionalism & Leadership

• Foster a culture of compassion, respect, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
  
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for advanced practice providers and clinical support staff.
  
• Maintain strong working relationships with physicians and staff across multiple specialties.
  
• Participate in provider meetings, educational activities, and ongoing professional development.
  

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship.
  
• Minimum three (3) years of clinical cardiology experience preferred.
  
• Experience practicing in an outpatient or ambulatory care environment preferred.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based medicine and patient-centered care.
  

Licensure & Certifications

• Active and unrestricted Florida medical license.
  
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease.
  
• Board Certification in Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology preferred.
  
• Current DEA registration.
  
• BLS and ACLS certification preferred.
  
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making abilities.
  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and patient education skills.
  
• Ability to build meaningful physician-patient relationships based on trust and collaboration.
  
• Commitment to preventive cardiology and population health management.
  
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-location healthcare environment.
  
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on interdisciplinary teamwork and quality outcomes.
  
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, and reach for extended periods throughout the workday.
  
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform clinical examinations and operate medical equipment.
  
• Ability to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
  
• Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to evaluate patients and review clinical information.
  
• Ability to work effectively under periods of increased clinical demand.
  

Work Environment

This position is primarily based in outpatient medical office settings and may require travel between multiple clinic locations. The work environment includes direct patient care, collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and utilization of advanced cardiovascular diagnostic technologies.