Locums Interventional Cardiology Physician
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking a Board-Certified Interventional Cardiology Physician for a locum tenens opportunity providing inpatient and EMTALA call coverage in Paducah, Kentucky. This role is focused exclusively on hospital-based interventional and general cardiology care with no outpatient or ambulatory responsibilities.
Assignment Details
- Shift Type: 24-hour on-call coverage
- Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
- Coverage Needs: 3–7 days per month
- Weekend Coverage: Yes (included within on-call days)
- Practice Setting: Inpatient / EMTALA Call
- Clinic Duties: None (no ambulatory work)
Clinical Responsibilities
Interventional Cardiology Procedures:
- Balloon angioplasty
- Coronary angioplasty
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Cardiac catheterizations
- Coronary angiograms
General Cardiology Responsibilities:
- Respond to all cardiology calls for the hospital
- Perform general cardiology consults as needed
- Interpret
and read diagnostic studies, including:
- EKGs
- Echocardiograms
- Stress tests (including nuclear stress tests)
Requirements
- Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology
- Active Kentucky medical license
- Active DEA
- ACLS certification
- COVID vaccination required