Interventional Cardiologist Needed For Locum Tenens Coverage At Facility In Paducah, Kentucky

Jobtome; Bradfordsville (KY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome seeks an experienced interventional cardiologist for 24-hour call coverage in Paducah, KY. The role involves inpatient interventional cardiology duties, on-site coverage, and collaboration with an established cardiology team for 3-7 days per month.

Responsibilities include performing PCI, angiography, responding to cardiology calls, and providing cardiology consultations. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Interventional Cardiology.
• Prescriptive authority required for the role.
• US physician license and hospital privileges required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac catheterizations, coronary angiograms, angioplasty and PCI.
• Respond to all hospital cardiology calls and provide general cardiology consultations.
• Interpret EKGs, echocardiograms, and nuclear studies during each coverage period.

Skills

Interventional cardiology

Cardiac catheterization

EKG interpretation

Echocardiography

Education

Board certification in Interventional Cardiology

Job description

This Job at a Glance- Job Reference Id: ORD-226796-MD-KY- Title: MD- Shift Type: 24-Hour Call- Assignment Type: Inpatient- Call Required: Yes- Board Certification Required: Yes- Job Duration: Locums

• Dates Needed: Nov 23-26
• Dec 1-4
• Dec 29-Jan 1-

About the Facility

This 359-bed regional medical center provides comprehensive emergency, surgical, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and specialty care services. The facility serves as a major referral center for patients throughout a four-state region and maintains the clinical resources and established protocols necessary to support inpatient interventional cardiology coverage on an on-site basis. Infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of cardiac care delivery throughout each designated coverage period.

About the Facility Location

Paducah, Kentucky offers delightful experiences for visitors. You can immerse yourself in the city's rich arts scene by visiting the National Quilt Museum, explore the charming LowerTown Arts District, or take a leisurely walk along the scenic Ohio Riverfront.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide inpatient interventional cardiology and EMTALA call coverage on a 24-hour call basis, working 3-7 days per month alongside an established interventional cardiology team. Clinical responsibilities include performing cardiac catheterizations, coronary angiograms, angioplasty, and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs), as well as responding to all hospital cardiology calls and providing general cardiology consultations as needed. Clinicians are also required to interpret EKGs, echocardiograms, and stress tests, including nuclear studies, throughout each assigned coverage period. Board certification in Interventional Cardiology and prescriptive authority are required for consideration.

Additional Job Details

- Case Load/PPD: Varies. No ambulatory work- Location Type: On-Site- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes- Government: No