Interventional Cardiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at FacilityinPaducah, Kentucky

LocumTenens.com; Bradfordsville (KY); On-site; USD 207,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking an experienced Interventional Cardiologist for a 24-hour call, inpatient assignment in Paducah, Kentucky. The clinician will join an established cardiology team to provide on-site coverage during specified shifts and emergencies.

Responsibilities include performing PCI procedures, interpreting cardiac tests, and offering cardiology consultations. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Board-certified interventional cardiologist required.
• Prescriptive authority required.
• Experience providing inpatient interventional cardiology coverage.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac catheterizations, coronary angiograms, angioplasty and PCI.
• Provide inpatient cardiology coverage on a 24-hour call basis.
• Interpret EKGs, echocardiograms, and stress tests as needed.
• Respond to all hospital cardiology calls and provide general cardiology consultations.

Skills

Interventional cardiology

EMTALA coverage

Education

Board-certified in Interventional Cardiology

Prescriptive authority

Job description

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