Physician / Cardiology - Electrophysiology / Virginia / Locum or Permanent / Electrophysiologist - MD Job

Workload Information:

Setting: Inpatient

Support: Midlevel and general cardiology fellow

Procedures: Implants but no complex ablations

Credentialing: 100 days

Credentials:

MD or DO degree from an Accredited program

Board Certification

Active Medical License to Practice medicine in the state

About the location:

Roanoke is a city in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia. It’s known for the Roanoke Star, also known as the Mill Mountain Star, a neon landmark overlooking the city from the summit of Mill Mountain. The surrounding park area is home to trails, picnic areas and the Mill Mountain Zoo. Downtown, the Taubman Museum of Art highlights work by American artists like Thomas Eakins and John Singer Sargent

Responsibilities of an Electrophysiologist may look like:

· Patient Evaluation: Conducting thorough evaluations of patients with suspected or known heart rhythm disorders, including reviewing medical histories, performing physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic tests.

· Electrophysiology Studies: Performing electrophysiology studies (EPS) to assess the electrical activity of the heart and identify the source of arrhythmias.

· Cardiac Ablation: Performing cardiac ablation procedures to treat arrhythmias by selectively destroying abnormal heart tissue responsible for the irregular electrical signals.

· Implantable Devices: Implanting and managing cardiac devices such as pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices.

· Arrhythmia Management: Developing and implementing treatment plans for patients with arrhythmias, which may include medication management, lifestyle modifications, and follow-up care.

· Collaboration: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and other members of the healthcare team, to provide comprehensive care to patients.

· Research and Education: Engaging in research activities to advance knowledge in the field of electrophysiology and participating in educational initiatives to train and educate medical students, residents, and fellows.

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