Cardiology / Electrophysiology Physician (MD/DO) Job Description
Position Summary
The Cardiology / Electrophysiology (EP) Physician provides specialized care for patients with cardiac arrhythmias and other complex cardiovascular conditions. This role involves outpatient and inpatient evaluation, diagnosis, and management, including performing or overseeing electrophysiology procedures, device management, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary cardiovascular team.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with cardiac arrhythmias, conduction disorders, and other cardiovascular conditions
Perform and interpret electrophysiology studies, catheter ablations, device implantations (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT), and device follow-ups
Manage complex cardiovascular patients both inpatient and outpatient
Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests including EKGs, echocardiograms, Holter/event monitors, and advanced imaging
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans, including pharmacologic and interventional therapies
Provide patient education on diagnoses, procedures, medications, and lifestyle modification
Collaborate with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and other healthcare professionals
Document patient encounters, procedures, and follow-up care accurately and timely in the medical record
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiatives
Adhere to clinical guidelines, hospital policies, and regulatory standards
Qualifications
Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Cardiology fellowship
Completion of Electrophysiology fellowship
Board eligible or board certified in Cardiology and Electrophysiology
Active state medical license or eligibility for licensure
Strong procedural skills, clinical judgment, and communication abilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Work Environment
Outpatient cardiology clinics, procedural labs, and inpatient hospital units
Schedule may include procedural blocks, inpatient rounding, and on-call responsibilities
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for extended periods during procedures
Manual dexterity for electrophysiology procedures and device management
Ability to move throughout clinical, procedural, and inpatient settings
