High-Paying Cardiology Locums | 7–10 Shifts/Month | Topeka, KS

Job at a Glance

Degree Required: MD/DO
Position Type: Locums/Travel, Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment: Hospital/Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship: No

Job Description

Schedule: Approximately 12-hour hospital shifts, Monday–Friday, with rotating overnight and weekend call responsibilities
Shifts Required: Approximately 7–10 shifts per month
Assignment Duration: Ongoing, with consistent monthly coverage preferred
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Topeka, KS
EMR: Epic

Compensation & Travel

Physician Pay Rate: $290–$355/hour

• Fully covered furnished housing, coordinated on your behalf
• Fully covered rental car, coordinated on your behalf
• Round-trip airfare coordinated and covered throughout the assignment
• Travel and accommodations arranged and covered throughout the assignment

Additional support includes dedicated credentialing assistance, malpractice coverage assistance, streamlined onboarding, weekly pay, and ongoing recruiter support from placement through completion of your assignment.

Summary

HCEPInc. is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible General/Non-Invasive Cardiologist to provide ongoing inpatient cardiology coverage at an established cardiovascular program in Topeka, Kansas.

This opportunity offers a flexible monthly schedule of approximately 7–10 shifts, with a preference for physicians who can provide consistent, recurring coverage. The assignment includes inpatient consultations, hospital rounding, general cardiovascular disease management, and participation in weekday and weekend call rotations.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a broad range of adult cardiovascular conditions while collaborating with an experienced multidisciplinary cardiovascular team.

No interventional cardiology procedures are required.

Practice Setting

• Hospital-based General/Non-Invasive Cardiology
• Adult inpatient cardiology coverage
• Established cardiovascular service line
• Epic Electronic Medical Record
• Collaborative team of General Cardiologists, APPs, and specialty cardiovascular providers
• Access to Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and advanced cardiac imaging services
• Comprehensive nursing and ancillary support

Schedule & Call

Coverage consists of approximately 12-hour hospital shifts, primarily Monday through Friday, with rotating overnight and weekend call responsibilities.

The facility maintains a three-cardiologist inpatient coverage model during the week.

Scheduling Details:

• Approximately 7–10 shifts per month
• Minimum commitment of 7 consecutive shifts or approximately one week of coverage per month
• Flexible scheduling based on physician availability
• Weekday and rotating weekend coverage
• Participation in overnight call rotation
• Preference for physicians available for consistent monthly coverage

Call Responsibilities:

• Approximately 1–2 weekday call shifts, with rotating weekend coverage
• Call coverage shared among the General Cardiology team
• Weekend call coverage supported by a two-cardiologist team model
• Inpatient consultations and urgent cardiovascular evaluations
• Management of general cardiology patients requiring hospital-based care

Patient Volume & Case Mix

The General Cardiology service manages approximately 50–60 patients daily, distributed among three cardiologists.

Each cardiologist typically manages approximately 10–15 consultations during their primary call day.

Clinical responsibilities include:

• Adult inpatient cardiology consultations
• Cardiovascular disease evaluation and management
• Hospital rounding and follow-up care
• Acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions
• Coordination of specialty referrals as clinically appropriate
• Collaboration with Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Cardiothoracic Surgery teams

No interventional procedures are required for this assignment.

Support Staff

The facility offers an experienced multidisciplinary cardiovascular team, including:

• Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
• Experienced cardiovascular nursing staff
• Cardiac, general, and vascular imaging teams
• Nuclear stress testing services
• Advanced cardiac imaging, including CT and MRI
• Interventional Cardiology and Electrophysiology specialists
• Cardiothoracic Surgery support
• Social work, case management, pharmacy, and ancillary services

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive General/Non-Invasive Cardiology care in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage adult patients requiring cardiovascular consultation and treatment.
• Conduct inpatient cardiology consultations, hospital rounding, and follow-up care.
• Manage a broad range of acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
• Participate in weekday, overnight, and rotating weekend call coverage.
• Coordinate referrals to cardiovascular subspecialists when clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing staff, and ancillary departments to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation within Epic EMR.
• Follow facility policies, clinical standards, and applicable quality and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease required.
• Experience providing inpatient General/Non-Invasive Cardiology care required.
• Comfortable managing adult cardiovascular consultations and inpatient rounding.
• Ability to participate in weekday, overnight, and weekend call rotations.
• Active or eligible Kansas medical license required.
• Candidates requiring Kansas licensure will be considered if licensing and credentialing can be completed within the required timeframe.
• Ability to commit to approximately 7 consecutive shifts or one week of coverage per month preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and patient care skills required.

About Healthcare Executive Placements Inc. (HCEPInc.)

HCEPInc. values diversity—in backgrounds and in experiences.

Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.

HCEPInc. is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

HCEPInc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other status protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.

HCEPInc. takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

HCEPInc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.