Matrix Providers is hiring a Physician - Cardiologist to care for Military Service Members and their families at Ft. Hood in Killeen, TX. In this role, you will bring your cardiology expertise to a mission-driven clinical setting where your work directly supports patients who serve, or have served alongside, our military community.
- Employment Status: 1099 position
- Compensation: $209-$220/hr.
- Schedule: The government may schedule 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts, with occasional 16-hour shifts when patient care requires it. This role typically requires 1-2 weekends per month.
- On-call coverage is required. The provider does NOT need to remain at a residence while on call but must be reachable by government-furnished beeper, pager, cell phone, or personal cell phone and may be called in when needed for patient care.
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
Why this role stands out: You will practice broad general cardiology in a respected military health care environment, support a meaningful patient population, and work with a collaborative care team committed to high-quality outcomes. The role offers competitive hourly compensation, varied shift options, and the opportunity to make a direct impact through inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care.
Requirements: The Physician - Cardiologist must meet the following qualifications:
- Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).
- Education: Graduation from a medical school in the United States or Canada; graduation from a medical school approved by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; graduation from a college of osteopathy approved by the American Osteopathic Association; or graduation from a medical school with evidence of Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification.
- Certification: Board Certified in Cardiology.
- Internship/Residency: Internship/Residency/Fellowship. Completion of an accredited residency approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
- Experience: Shall possess a minimum of three (3) years of post residency clinical experience within the last four (4) years providing direct patient care n the field of cardiology. Experience must reflect recent hands-on practice managing a full spectrum of cardiovascular conditions in accordance with current clinical standards. Background shall demonstrate competency in both inpatient and outpatient cardiology settings.
- Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of TEXAS.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive inpatient cardiovascular consultation and management during scheduled clinical hours.
- Provide outpatient cardiology consultation and follow-up, with the opportunity for a hybrid inpatient/outpatient practice model based on departmental needs and the physician's interests.
- Evaluate and manage a broad range of general cardiology and cardiovascular conditions, including complex cases requiring consultation and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Exercise independent clinical judgment in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of cardiovascular disease.
- Interpret a broad range of cardiovascular diagnostic studies, including:
- Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
- Transthoracic echocardiograms
- Exercise and pharmacologic stress testing
- Nuclear perfusion studies
- Holter and ambulatory cardiac monitoring
- Cardiac CT
- Cardiac MRI
- Collaborate with referring physicians, hospital-based teams, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive, patient-centered treatment plans.
- Provide consultation regarding complex cardiovascular conditions and assist in coordinating appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic care.
- Participate in the education and mentorship of physicians, trainees, students, and other members of the healthcare team, sharing current evidence-based cardiovascular recommendations and best practices.
- Participate, as requested by the Department Chief, in medical evaluations, profiles, and referrals to medical evaluation boards.
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Skills Required
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
- Graduation from an accredited medical school (US/Canada/LCME or AOA) or ECFMG certification
- Board Certified in Cardiology
- Completion of an accredited residency (ACGME) and applicable fellowship
- Minimum three (3) years post-residency clinical cardiology experience within the last four years
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine
- U.S. Citizenship
- Proficiency interpreting transthoracic echocardiography, stress (exercise and chemical) testing, ECG, Holter monitoring, cardiac CT and MRI
- Availability for scheduled shifts including 8/10/12 hour (occasionally 16 hour) shifts, on-call coverage, and 1-2 weekends/month as required
What We Do
Matrix Providers is a veteran-owned medical staffing firm specializing in connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding long-term careers within federal government agencies and military treatment facilities. They focus on serving America's military families by providing qualified clinical staffing solutions across the United States, offering support with federal resume tailoring, background checks, and certifications to ensure a high placement rate.
