Cardiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in Southern Illinois

LocumTenens.com; Breese (IL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a board-certified cardiologist to provide on-site coverage in Illinois. The clinician will manage clinic and inpatient care, with a daily patient load of 11–20 in clinic and 1–3 inpatient rounds, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

After-hours call is tele-only, and all notes are entered in EPIC EMR. California? No, Illinois. Board certification in cardiovascular diseases and prescriptive authority are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Board-certified cardiologist required for assignment.
• Proficient in general cardiology care across clinic and inpatient settings.
• Ability to perform and coordinate cardiovascular care within EPIC EMR workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide general cardiology coverage in clinic and inpatient settings on-site in Illinois.
• Manage conditions such as CAD, hypertension, and heart failure; 11–20 clinic patients daily; 1–3 inpatient rounds daily.
• After-hours call coverage via telemedicine; document with EPIC EMR; adhere to local guidelines.

Skills

Cardiovascular care

EPIC EMR proficiency

Education

Board Certification in Cardiovascular Diseases

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-222395-MD-ILTitle: MD Dates Needed: November 2026 - November 2027 Shift Type: Day Shift;Call Assignment Type: ClinicCall Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility

This 115-bed facility holds a Trauma II designation and maintains the clinical infrastructure necessary to support clinic and inpatient cardiovascular disease management on an on-site basis. The facility utilizes EPIC EMR for patient documentation and care coordination. Established clinical protocols and support staff, including one APP and a medical assistant, are in place to facilitate care delivery throughout the assignment period.

About the Facility Location

Southern Illinois is full of beautiful walking trails, waterfalls, and mountains! While on assignment, visit Ferne Clyffe State Park, Giant City State Park, or Shawnee National Forest!

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide general cardiology coverage across clinic and inpatient settings on an on-site basis in Illinois, managing conditions that include coronary artery disease, hypertension, and heart failure. The schedule runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, encompassing clinic visits with a volume of 11-20 patients per day and inpatient rounding of 1-3 patients per day. After-hours call coverage is required and is structured as tele-only. All clinical documentation is to be completed using the EPIC EMR system. Board certification in Cardiovascular Diseases and prescriptive authority are required for consideration.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Clinic: 11-20 PPD
• Inpatient: 1-3 PPD
• Support Staff: 1 x APP, MA
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: clinic, call
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details