Locum | Physician | Cardiology - General | Alpena, MI

General Cardiologist (Locum Tenens)

Alpena County, Michigan

Predictable 2-Week Monthly Rotation | High-Yield Call Structure | Balanced Clinic & Inpatient Scope

Are you a Board Certified or Board Eligible General Cardiologist seeking a high-value locum tenens arrangement along Lake Huron? A leading regional hospital in northeastern Michigan is seeking a skilled cardiologist for a 3-month ongoing assignment starting as soon as credentialed. Offering a schedule of approximately two weeks of coverage per month, a 1:3 call rotation, dedicated APP collaboration, and travel/lodging support, this opportunity balances clinical impact with strong scheduling flexibility.

The Opportunity

Step into an established regional cardiology program, providing comprehensive outpatient, inpatient, and diagnostic cardiology care alongside dedicated Advanced Practice Provider support.

• Clinical Scope: Manage comprehensive general cardiology services, including:

  • Conducting new and follow-up outpatient clinic evaluations

  • Managing inpatient rounding, acute consultations, and diagnostic interpretations

  • Documenting care via EPIC EMR and Dragon dictation

  • Collaborating alongside 1 on-duty APP (no formal APP supervision required)

• Procedural Capabilities:

  • Required Procedures: Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), Cardioversion, and Loop Recorder implantation/explantation

  • Preferred Procedures: Diagnostic cardiac catheterization (preferred but optional based on experience)

• The Schedule & Rotation: Standard weekday schedule (Monday through Friday, 8-hour clinic days), covering approximately 2 weeks per month.

• Call Requirements: 1:3 call rotation (~10 call days per month). Weekend call runs Friday 7:00 PM to Monday 7:00 AM.

Candidate Requirements

All candidate submissions must pass clean OIG/background screenings and provide case logs verifying recent procedural volume.

• Degree & Board Status: MD or DO; Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in General Cardiology.

• Licensure: Active Michigan State Medical License preferred; IMLC Letter of Qualification considered.

• Life Support: Active BLS and ACLS certifications required.

• Case Logs & Volume: Verified 12-month case logs demonstrating at least 50 applicable cardiology cases and 25 TEE procedures within the past 12 months.

If you’re ready to step into a key cardiology role in northern Michigan with strong earning potential and a flexible two-week monthly rotation, let’s get your application started today. Apply now to connect with our recruitment team!