Advanced Cardiac Imaging Cardiologist (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Advanced Cardiac Imaging Cardiologist provides specialized cardiovascular care with a focus on advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging. This role includes performance, interpretation, and clinical integration of cardiac imaging studies to support accurate diagnosis, risk stratification, and management of cardiovascular disease, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive cardiovascular care to patients in outpatient and inpatient settings as applicable
Perform and interpret advanced cardiac imaging studies, including cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, advanced echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology, consistent with training and privileges
Utilize imaging findings to guide diagnosis, treatment planning, and longitudinal management
Provide inpatient cardiology consultation services and outpatient clinic care
Collaborate with interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure, cardiothoracic surgery, and primary care teams
Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and imaging review conferences
Ensure quality assurance, protocol development, and adherence to imaging standards and best practices
Educate patients regarding diagnostic findings and care plans
Supervise and educate fellows, residents, technologists, and advanced practice providers as applicable
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program
Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Disease fellowship
Advanced training or fellowship in cardiac imaging preferred
Board-eligible or board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease
Certification or eligibility in cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, echocardiography, and/or nuclear cardiology as applicable
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

Expertise in advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging modalities
Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic decision-making skills
Ability to integrate imaging data with clinical care
Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety

Work Environment

Outpatient cardiology clinics, imaging laboratories, and inpatient hospital settings
Call coverage as determined by practice or service needs

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical and imaging environments
Manual dexterity for imaging interpretation and procedural oversight
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for detailed image interpretation

Advanced Cardiac Imaging Cardiologist (MD/DO) - South Dakota