Interventional Cardiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Paducah, Kentucky

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Kentucky; Sur place; USD 230 000 - 320 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking an in-demand Interventional Cardiologist for inpatient 24-hour call coverage in Paducah, Kentucky. The assignment spans multiple dates and requires on-site presence with hospital cardiology support.

Responsibilities include cardiac catheterizations, PCI, and interpreting EKGs, echocardiograms, and stress tests. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required to qualify for this locum position.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Interventional Cardiology.
• MD degree required.
• Prescriptive authority required.

Responsabilités

• Perform cardiac catheterizations and PCI.
• Interpret EKGs, echocardiograms, and stress tests.
• Provide 24-hour on-call interventional cardiology coverage.
• Respond to hospital cardiology calls and provide consults.

Connaissances

Interventional Cardiology

EKG interpretation

Cardiology consultations

PCI procedures

Catheterization

Formation

MD degree

Board Certification: Interventional Cardiology

Description du poste

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-226796-MD-KY
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: Nov 23-26; Dec 1-4; Dec 29-Jan 1
• Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

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