Non-Invasive Cardiologist (Hospital-Based) Position in Washington

Opportunity Overview

A 247-bed hospital is seeking a Non-Invasive Cardiologist for a locum tenens assignment due to a coverage gap. The primary focus is hospital-based cardiology support, including inpatient consultations, rounding, and admissions. There is no outpatient clinic coverage required.

• Start Date: ASAP, pending expedited credentialing

• Practice Setting: Hospital, inpatient-focused

• Hospital Size: 247 beds

• Patient Population: Adults

• Average Patient Volume: Approximately 14–16 patients per day

• EMR: Epic

• Team Support: An ARNP is available in the hospital daily, except Sundays, working alongside the general cardiologist.

• Primary Focus: Inpatient cardiology support

Schedule & Coverage

• Daily Shift: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Shift Standard: 8-hour coverage

• Weekday Call: Approximately 1–2 call nights per week

• Weekend Call: One call weekend as scheduled

• Call Ratio: Approximately 1:6

• Coverage includes: Inpatient rounding, consultations, follow-ups, and admissions.

• No outpatient clinic coverage is required.

Clinical Details

• Provide hospital-based non-invasive cardiology services.

• Perform and interpret echocardiograms, cardiac nuclear studies, and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE).

• Perform cardioversions.

• Provide inpatient consultations and follow-up rounds.

• Manage STEMI admissions, averaging a few per week.

• Other inpatient responsibilities primarily involve consultations and follow-up care.

• Must be licensed and qualified to interpret:

  • Echocardiograms

  • Cardiac nuclear studies

  • TEE

• Nuclear medicine board certification is not required, but experience with cardiac nuclear medicine is required.

Requirements

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Cardiology.

• Active Washington medical license and DEA preferred and required for expedited credentialing.

• IMLC candidates accepted.

• Non-licensed candidates may also be considered under the client's stated licensing policy.

• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience.

• Documentation of cardiovascular disease services representative of the requested privileges and scope of practice within the previous 24 months.

• Credentialing: Expedited credentialing may be available, depending on role requirements and exceptions.

• Temporary or emergency privileges may be considered by the client.