Locum Tenens Cardiologist – One Week/Month + Night & Weekend Call – Open to Licensing – Premium Rates

University of Kansas Health System – St. Francis Campus (Topeka, KS) is seeking a Board-Certified Cardiologist to provide ongoing locum tenens coverage starting January 1, 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected program with a long-term need, flexible scheduling, and compensation open to premium rates for the right candidate.

Position Overview

• Specialty: General Cardiology

• Setting: Inpatient + Outpatient (both required)

• Start Date: January 1, 2026

• Commitment: 1 week per month (ongoing)

• Call:

  • Weekdays: 5pm–7am

  • Weekends & Holidays: 24-hour call

  • Night and weekend call required

  • 30-minute in-person response

  • 5–10 minute phone response

• Open to Licensing: Yes — candidates without a KS license are welcome to apply

• Premium Rates: Client is open to premium/market-leading compensation

• Privileges Required: Inpatient + outpatient, admissions

• Practice Setting: Epic EMR, 387-bed hospital

Clinical Scope

You will:

• Provide inpatient rounding, consults & weekend/holiday hospital coverage

• See patients in the Heart & Vascular Center office (Mon–Fri, 8a–5p as needed)

• Participate in general cardiology call (beeper)

• Expect ~10 patients per shift

• Work alongside dedicated RNs, MAs, and APP support staff (no supervision required)

Required Skills

• Board Certified in Cardiology
  

• ACLS/BLS

• Comfortable with both outpatient and inpatient Cardiology

• Admissions + phone consults + call-back patient care

Why This Assignment?

• Flexible, predictable schedule — perfect for a long-term monthly rotation

• Ongoing need with strong potential to extend

• Premium rates available

• Licensing-friendly — no KS license required to bid

• Collaborative environment within a major health system

• Holiday coverage optional and highly compensated