Cardiology Physician - Richlands, VA

Job Description
Join a busy hospital offering both outpatient and inpatient cardiology services, including ICU care and an active electrophysiology program. You'll provide comprehensive cardiac evaluation, manage acute coronary events, and perform advanced non-invasive procedures and device implantations. This Locum Tenens role follows a regular daytime schedule, allowing for a balanced work-life experience.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital / Outpatient Clinic / Inpatient
• Start Date: 12/01/2026
• Schedule: Days (approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Richlands, VA

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive cardiac care in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Manage acute coronary syndromes, including STEMI protocols and rapid reperfusion.
• Perform non-invasive imaging: transthoracic echo, transesophageal echo, and nuclear cardiology studies.
• Provide ICU cardiac care, including hemodynamic monitoring and critical decision-making.
• Conduct electrophysiology procedures: cardiac ablation, permanent pacemaker insertion, and ICD placement.
• Document encounters accurately in the electronic medical record and coordinate multidisciplinary care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with completed Cardiology fellowship (2-year program).
• Active medical license in Virginia (or eligibility for licensure).
• Current certifications: ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS.
• Board certification not required but preferred.
• Experience in outpatient, inpatient, ICU, and electrophysiology services.

Working Hours

• Day shifts, Monday-Friday, typically 8 AM-5 PM.
• Anticipated 10-12 patient encounters per shift.

Skills

• Proficient in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography.
• Skilled in nuclear cardiology imaging (e.g., thallium, cardiolyte).
• Strong knowledge of STEMI management pathways.
• Experience with electrophysiology interventions: ablation, pacemaker, and ICD implantation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.