Locums Interventional Cardiology Physician

We are seeking a Board-Certified Interventional Cardiology Physician for a locums opportunity in Kearney, Nebraska. This position offers a mix of inpatient cardiology coverage, outpatient clinic responsibilities, cardiac catheterization procedures, and STEMI call coverage. The physician will work alongside APPs and hospitalists to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care.

Schedule & Coverage

· Minimum commitment: 2 weeks per month, starting in January and ongoing.

· Weekday Inpatient Rounds: Monday–Friday.

· Weekend Inpatient Rounds: Saturday and Sunday.

· Outpatient Clinic: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, on days not assigned to inpatient service.

· Call Ratio: 1:3.

· Weekend coverage and call responsibilities required.

· Average callback hours: 9.8 hours on weekdays and 10.4 hours on weekends.

Facility Details

· Hospital Size: 175 beds.

· Weekday Inpatient Census: Approximately 8–10 patients.

· Weekend Inpatient Census: Approximately 6–7 patients.

· Cardiac Catheterization Procedures: Approximately 8–9 add-on procedures per week, primarily for inpatients.

· EMR: Epic.

· Clinical support from APPs and hospitalists.

Responsibilities

· Provide inpatient cardiovascular care and conduct daily rounds.

· Perform add-on cardiac catheterization procedures, primarily for hospitalized patients.

· Provide outpatient cardiology evaluations and follow-up care.

· Respond to STEMI calls and manage acute cardiac emergencies.

· Evaluate and treat patients with coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular conditions.

· Develop treatment plans and coordinate care with APPs, hospitalists, and other specialists.

· Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Epic.

Requirements

· Board-Certified in Interventional Cardiology.

· Active Nebraska medical license.

· Experience performing cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology procedures.