Amarillo Health Care System
Lubbock, Texas
Cardiologist Functional Statement
The staff cardiologist has the following responsibilities:
Examinations—Evaluates patients by examining thoroughly. Appropriate clinical, laboratory and other pertinent data is obtained to determine care the patient is provided.
Diagnosis--Interprets and evaluates clinical data for the purpose of determining diagnosis and clinical status. Performs and/or interprets EKGs, Echocardiograms, Nuclear stress testing, Exercise Treadmill Testing, etc as required.
Therapeutic Ability--Prescribes appropriate and timely treatment; applies indicated therapeutic procedures; recognizes and assesses changes in behavior, symptoms, signs, and other pertinent facts about the patient and modifies plan of treatment when indicated. Recognizes own capabilities and limitations.
Effectiveness in Emergencies--The incumbent is readily available; and quick in recognizing emergency situations and taking timely necessary action. Maintains BLS/ACLS certifications, moderate sedation, and OOORAM certification as applicable with facility Bylaws.
Patient Management--Develops and maintains rapport and gains the confidence of patients and relatives through competence and interpersonal skills to the end that patients and others are informed participants in the treatment effort.
Consultations and Specialty Skills--Recognizes the need for consultation and utilizing facility or clinic specialty skills in diagnosis and treatment.
Record keeping--Physical and other examinations and changes in patient's status are promptly and completely recorded. Unusual incidents are promptly reported to the appropriate official. Clear, accurate, and adequate clinical records are kept current and completed at time of discharge. The treatment plan is clearly stated. The physician is fully knowledgeable of and utilizes the Computerized Patient Record System. All progress notes, orders are to be completed and signed daily.
Encounters - All encounters to be completed daily by physician as this affects hospital funding.
Consults Closure: Consults are required to be completed by the provider at the time patient has been seen.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Educational responsibilities usually involve either "teaching" or ''coordination.'' Some
positions may involve both or cut across the elements or functions.
Teaching and Monitoring--Covers both the individual and group learning experiences where one serves as the learning facilitator in the role of a mentor or teacher for residents, trainees, or employees. As a mentor, plans and guides educational activities
to meet the individual needs of the learner within the resources available. Counsels’ learner on professional/occupational goals as they relate to education activities.
Encourages active participation on the part of the student. Actively solicits evaluation from students of teaching and educational experiences. Assures that content is based upon student and patient care needs, up-to-date and at the appropriate level for the audience. Develops courses, lectures or programs based on preestablished objectives. Employs learning resources and media (library, film, slides, etc.) in an appropriate manner.
Coordination of Educational Programs-- Assesses educational needs for both continuing and basic education programs, using audits, self-assessment surveys, morbidity and mortality data, and new developments in health care. Establishes and maintains procedures for professionals to self-assess and partake in needs assessment procedures. Selects needs for which education/training is the most cost-effective intervention.
Establishes educational objectives consistent with both the educational needs and available educational resources and identifies appropriate learners.
Mandatory Training – completes all mandatory required training yearly.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Emotional Stability--Retains self-control and responds consistently to the requirements of the work situation despite external pressures or inner tensions.
Dependability--Adheres to personal and professional/administrative obligations and responsibilities. Reliable in carrying out assignments. Keeps appointments, shows initiative, assumes appropriate responsibility. Maintains discretion on confidential matters.
Relations With Staff and Community--Works harmoniously and effectively with other staff members. Maintains morale by enlisting ideas, motivation, and assistance of associates regardless of position. Listens and accepts views of others. Accepts constructive counseling. Recognizes and acknowledges the contributions and needs of other elements of the medical program. Deals effectively with non-VA persons and groups.
Eliciting Cooperation--Secures the active cooperation of professional, administrative, and technical associates. Stimulates and participates in the team approach to problems. Gains the confidence and respect of others.
Handling Groups--Effective in conducting meetings. Defines problems, creates and maintains interest, stimulates discussion, and maintains direction toward an appropriate conclusion.
Adherence to Ethical Standards--Practices by, and cooperates in maintenance of, ethical standards of the profession as an individual, a colleague, and a member of the larger community.
Responsibilities/Duties:
• Provide treatment to patients suffering from heart problems
• Should be updated on the latest heart procedures and studies as new breakthroughs are made in this field on a daily basis as it is one most researched human organ
• Design a healthy diet chart for the patient as diet affects the heart the most
• Design and educate patients on a good exercise regimen to help in quick recovery
• Keep up to date with latest CME and other continuing education, certifications
• Maintain detailed reports on each patient and also a report on their progress
• Coordinate with any other specialist the patient might be seeing
• Complete medication reconciliation with each patient encounter
• Advise patients on any alternative treatment they might be seeking
• Help the patient to fully recover from acute illnesses with properly scheduled follow up intervals.
Essential Skills
Professionalism. Successful cardiologist must be able to conduct themselves in a professional manner. This means remaining friendly and approachable, staying composed when dealing with sensitive situations or information, and being organized and always prepared.
Communication. Excellent communication skills are needed to clearly discuss conditions and treatments with patents in a way that they fully understand. Cardiologist must be able to communicate and work collaboratively with other healthcare associates to aid in diagnosing, administering treatment, and evaluating patient outcomes accurately.
Knowledgeable. It is vital that a Cardiologist be knowledgeable in their area of expertise. They must possess analytical skills, have attention to detail, and an extensive understanding of medicine.
Self-Motivation and Compassion. Being self-motivated and having a genuine desire to help people is important. A cardiologist must be able to treat patients and their families with compassion and understanding.
Learning Continuation. Staying up to date with the latest cardiology and medical advances is critical. One must be able to work and study in order to learn new information that may affect a diagnosis or treatment.
Attend Morning Report daily from 0800-0900 Cardiology inpatient daily rounds with resident trainee or student.
Outpatient cardiology clinics, nuclear/exercise stress clinic, pacemaker procedure clinics, etc.
Committee Appointments- Will participate in meetings as assigned.
Coordinate the patient care by effective communication with PCP, Inpatient, ED and outside services.
Provide medical expert opinions for Tort Claims as requested. Peer review committee as needed.
Other duties as assigned by CBOC Medical Director.
Paid Time Off:
Insurance:
Federal Retirement Plan:
The Amarillo VA Health Care System, a division of the VA Health Care Network (VISN 17), provides primary specialty, and extended care of the highest quality to veterans throughout the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles, eastern New Mexico, and southern Kansas. Approximately 25,000 patients are treated annually. The health care system maintains 55 acute care inpatient beds for general medical, surgical, and intensive care. Geriatric and extended care is provided in the 120-bed skilled nursing home care unit. A modern ambulatory care center and medical arts building facilitates the delivery of primary care, specialty care and preventive health services. The Amarillo VA Health Care System also ensures health care is accessible to those veterans residing in rural areas through three community-based outpatient clinics located in Lubbock, Childress, and Dalhart, Texas, as well as Clovis, New Mexico.
Mission:
The mission of the Amarillo VA Health Care System is to provide timely, efficient, ethical, safe, compassionate, and quality health care to veteran patients.
The Vision of the AVAHCS is to become:
The Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center located in Amarillo, Texas is the main facility for the Amarillo VA Health Care System (VAHCS) which serves approximately 65,600 veterans in a primary service area to include 59 counties in the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles, eastern New Mexico, and southeast Kansas. It was constructed in 1939 and dedicated on May 12, 1940.
A division of the VA Health Care Network (VISN 17), the Amarillo VAHCS provides primary, specialty, and extended care of the highest quality to veterans, maintaining three community based outpatient clinics located in Lubbock, TX, Childress, TX, and Clovis, NM.
Approximately 25,000 patients are treated annually. The health care system maintains 55 acute care inpatient beds for general medical, surgical, and intensive care. Geriatric and extended care is provided in the 120-bed skilled nursing home care unit. A modern ambulatory care center and medical arts building facilitates the delivery of primary care, specialty care and preventive health services.
Specialized Programs include support of the CCHT Program through Telehealth Care Coordination, a home portable sleep study program, Outpatient Substance Abuse program and a VIST program. The VIST program manages services to blind veterans living in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
The Amarillo VAHCS has dedicated Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom staff working in a coordinated effort to reach military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and help to make a seamless transition to veterans’ health care.
The Amarillo VAHCS provides an active teaching environment for medical students and residents through a formal affiliation with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The rotation includes approximately 40 residents in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, and Specialty Care. Other affiliations with Texas Tech University School of Pharmacy, Northeastern State University of Optometry, West Texas A&M University and Amarillo College provide a variety of educational opportunities in pharmacy, optometry, nursing and various allied health programs.
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