LT - Cardiology Opening in Pottstown, PA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Cardiology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/29/24
**Locums Non Invasive Cardiology opening - Pottstown, PA**
Located 40m to Philadelphia
*Call Only - Mostly Weekday shifts*
**Coverage**
- Start: June 17, 2024
- End: Ongoing
**Position Details**
- Admissions required
- Beeper, 30 min response, 5 consults, 30 patients seen in 24hrs
- Seeking provider that will cover daily rounds, night call and weekend call with rounds.
- The providers will need to request privileges for performing TEEs, reading Nuclear Stress Test and Echos.
- Case logs will be required to support the requests.
- Practice is experiencing a severe time crunch and need immediate coverage. The process of approvals expedited. The candidate will need to be ready and be responsive to the requests for documentation.
- Hospital Day 7am-5pm /Night 5pm-7am
- If Call inhouse or beeper? Cell phone/ Secure chat in Epic
- Call Night /Weekend - both
- What is the Number of phone Consults 1-2 daily advice only
- What are the days for Call Sunday through Saturday
- What Time does the Call start Night call 5pm
- What Time does Call end Night call 7am
- Age of patients - 18 years old +
- Schedule you need filled Night Call Week 1:5, Weekend Call 1:5, Biweekly Rounding
- Hospital census has been running around 20-25 patients per day and we have 2 NPs and residents assigned to rounding coverage. TEEs 1-2 daily.
- Weekday rounding is scheduled ahead of time for Monday-Friday 7a-5p at one of 2 locations and is determined by need for coverage
**Facility Details**
- 144 beds in dept
- Stroke Certified
- Epic
- Hospitalists, Hospital Staff/ 5 Cardiology Providers
**Requirements**
- BC/BE
- Active PA license
- ACLS, ATLS, BLS
- Please clearly list provider's experience level with EPIC
**Skills Required**
Inpatient - Cardiology
ICU
Non-invasive
Echocardiography
TEE (Transesophageal Echo)
Nuclear Cardiology (Cardiolyte, thallium, etc.)