Locum Interventional Cardiologist Opportunities in Kentucky!

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a locum Interventional Cardiologist to provide inpatient and EMTALA call coverage on a part-time basis. The role focuses on procedural cardiology and acute cardiac care, with no outpatient responsibilities, supporting an existing team of specialists. The position requires flexibility for call coverage and the ability to manage both interventional and general cardiology duties.

Dates / Schedule

• Coverage Need: 3–7 days per month
• Shift Type: On-call (daily rate covering 8–24 hours)
• Ongoing Need: Open to building a recurring locum coverage pool
• Credentialing: Not specified, but timely submission required

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Setting: Inpatient with EMTALA call coverage (no clinic/ambulatory work)
• Patient Population: Adult only
• Team Structure:
  • 2 interventional cardiologists
  • Additional cardiologists available during locum coverage
• EMR System: Epic Cupid

Core Interventional Procedures:

• Balloon angioplasties
• Coronary angioplasty
• Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
• Heart catheterization
• Coronary angiograms

General Cardiology Responsibilities:

• Respond to all hospital cardiology call needs
• Provide inpatient consults as required
• Interpret cardiac studies, including:
  • EKGs
  • Echocardiograms
  • Stress tests (including nuclear stress tests)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified in Cardiology (required)
• Active Kentucky medical license and DEA (required)
  • IMLC considered for candidates with 3–7 days/month availability
• ACLS certification (required)
• COVID vaccination (preferred)
• NPDB self-query report (dated within 30 days of submission) (required)