Junior Consultant - Cardiology

As a Junior Consultant at Sahyadri Narayana Multispeciality Hospital in Shimoga, Karnataka, your role will involve managing inpatient, outpatient, and critical care responsibilities in the field of Cardiology. You will work closely with senior cardiologists, multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care while adhering to hospital protocols and professional standards. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct and document detailed patient history and physical examinations - Formulate differential diagnoses - Prepare daily progress notes and discharge summaries - Develop, implement, and modify individualized care plans - Order and interpret relevant laboratory, radiological, and hemodynamic investigations - Prescribe medications and order blood transfusions as required - Perform and interpret echocardiography, ECGs, and other non-invasive cardiac assessments - Monitor and interpret hemodynamic parameters in critically ill patients - Perform CPR, endotracheal intubation, nasogastric intubation, and insert invasive lines under supervision - Assist cardiologists in invasive procedures - Independently perform basic Cath Lab procedures under supervision - Obtain informed consent for procedures - Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis - Conduct OPDs in the absence of senior cardiologists - Manage inpatient cases and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams - Ensure continuity of care - Work under the supervision of senior consultants - Maintain accurate records - Comply with hospital policies - Contribute to departmental academic and clinical discussions Qualifications Required: - MBBS/MD/DNB/DM in Cardiology - 0 - 3 years of relevant clinical experience in Cardiology or Internal Medicine In addition to the specific responsibilities mentioned above, your role will require proven ability to conduct patient history, physical examinations, diagnoses, progress notes, and discharge summaries. You should also have proficiency in performing and interpreting ECGs, echocardiography, laboratory, and radiology results, with experience in managing critically ill patients. Strong communication skills and the ability to interact empathetically with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams are essential for this position. Demonstrating reliability, attention to detail, and effective collaboration in high-pressure clinical environments will be key to success in this role.,