Cardiology - Interventional Locum job in Jackson, MI

Facility is seeking an Interventional Cardiologist for ongoing locum coverage, with the potential for a locum-to-permanent opportunity. This position is available due to a physician departure, with coverage needed as soon as credentialed through the placement of a permanent physician.

The opening is approximately 1.0 FTE, though the practice is open to utilizing 2–3 physicians to collectively cover the need.

Schedule & Coverage

• 4–5 shifts per week
  • 2-3 clinic shifts 8a-430p
  • 2 cath lab shifts 730a-5p
• Approximately 1–2 weeks of coverage per month, depending on the number of physicians available
• Must be comfortable providing both inpatient and outpatient coverage
• Weekday call: Approximately 1 night of call per weekday during assigned coverage 7pm-7am
• Weekend call: 1 weekend on-call shift during assigned coverage 7am-7am
• Call ratio: Approximately 1:6
• Call type: Beeper/phone call
• Average callback: Approximately 2–4 hours, depending on weekday vs. weekend coverage
• No general cardiology rounding responsibilities — hospital rounding is covered by the non-invasive cardiology team

Clinical Setting

• Practice Setting: Clinic and Inpatient/Hospital-Based
• Patient Population: Adults, age 18+
• Patient Mix: Approximately 60% inpatient / 40% outpatient
• Trauma Center: Level II
• Hospital Cath Lab Volume: Approximately 4–6 procedures per day, including add-ons
• Clinic Volume: Approximately 18–20 patients per day, depending on the mix of new and established patients
• EMR: EPIC for both inpatient and outpatient care

Procedures & Skills

The following skills are preferred:

• Cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography
• Balloon angioplasty
• Treatment of pulmonary embolisms
• PCI with IVUS
• Stent implantation
• Atherectomy
• Valvuloplasty
• Left main PCI
• Bifurcation stenting
• Mechanical circulatory support, including:
  • IABP
  • Impella
  • ECMO

Additional Responsibilities

• Support APP training efforts within the Interventional Cardiology specialty
• Provide both inpatient and outpatient clinical coverage
• Participate in assigned weekday and weekend call

Credentialing & Start Date

• Estimated credentialing timeframe: Approximately 90-120 days
• Start date: As soon as credentialed
• Ongoing coverage anticipated until a permanent physician is hired

Submission Requirements

Please note at time of name clear to avoid redirection:

• Board Certification: Board Certified in Cardiology or Truly Board Certified [Required]
• Fellowship: Interventional Cardiology fellowship [Required]
• 1–5 years of experience [Required]
• MI License or IMLC - [REQUIRED]
• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, DEA [Required]