Interventional Cardiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inCalifornia

LocumTenens.com; Friant (CA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist for 24-hour weekend call coverage at a general acute care facility in California. The assignment involves inpatient coverage with a 1:1 call ratio during each weekend period and no clinic duties.

The clinician must be on-site, capable of performing interventional cardiology procedures as credentialed, and available for ongoing weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• 24-hour inpatient call coverage
• 1:1 call ratio during each coverage period
• Board certification in Interventional Cardiology is required

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour inpatient call coverage on-site on a weekend basis
• Respond to inpatient cardiac cases and perform interventional cardiology procedures as credentialed
• Maintain continuous availability during each designated coverage period

Skills

24-hour call

Inpatient care

Interventional cardiology

Education

Board certification in Interventional Cardiology

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-223312-MD-CA
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: Dec 18-20, Jan 22-24, Feb 19-21 - Ongoing (1-2 weekends/month)
• Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This general acute care facility maintains 384 beds and holds a Level II trauma designation, providing the clinical resources and established protocols necessary to support inpatient interventional cardiology services on an on-site basis. The facility is structured to accommodate 24-hour call-based cardiac care delivery, with hospital staff available to support clinical operations throughout each assigned coverage period. Clinical infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of inpatient cardiac care across all designated weekend assignments.

About the Facility Location

The assignment area offers clinicians access to a range of entertainment, cultural, and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. Notable destinations include Universal Studios, scenic drives, and a 15-mile bike path, along with aquariums, architecture tours, and a live entertainment scene spanning music, sports, and film. Dining, outdoor recreation, and the Aquarium of the Pacific, located approximately 20 miles away, contribute to the breadth of options available during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide 24-hour inpatient call coverage on-site on a weekend basis, operating on a 1:1 call ratio throughout each assigned coverage period. Coverage is structured as weekend-only assignments with no clinic duties required, and clinicians must maintain continuous availability to respond to inpatient cardiac cases and perform interventional cardiology procedures as credentialed by the facility. Call coverage is a required component of this assignment, and hospital staff are available to support clinical operations throughout each designated coverage period. Board certification in Interventional Cardiology is required for consideration.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: Hosp Staff
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: 1:1
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No