Interventional Cardiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage Near Topeka, Kansas

Confidential; Lyons (KS); On-site; USD 276,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

The interventional cardiologist will provide 24-hour inpatient call coverage on-site and manage 6 to 15 patients per day, including 8 patients per day in the Cath Lab. Board certification in Interventional Cardiology is required for consideration.

The assignment is locum in a Kansas hospital with interventional cardiology services, supporting inpatient cardiac care on a 24-hour basis. This role involves advanced imaging and procedures, with a focus on patient safety and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Interventional Cardiologist required.
• Inpatient locum assignment with 24-hour call.
• Experience with pacemaker implantation and interventional procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour inpatient call coverage on-site.
• Perform interventional cardiology procedures as credentialed by the facility.
• Implant pacemakers and manage related care.
• Read and interpret echocardiograms, EKGs, Holter studies; perform TEEs as applicable.
• Experience with nuclear stress tests and cardiac CT scans preferred.

Skills

Interventional cardiology

Pacemaker implantation

Echocardiography interpretation

EKG/ECG interpretation

Cardiac CT interpretation

Education

Board certification in Interventional Cardiology

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-KS
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: 7 - 10 days per month
• Shift Type: 24-Hour Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This well-established acute-care community hospital serves a broad regional population and maintains 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 an interventional cardiologist on staff as the primary clinical support during coverage periods. Clinical operations are configured to ensure continuity of inpatient cardiac care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

Kansas offers clinicians on assignment a range of regional attractions and recreational opportunities throughout the year. The state provides access to outdoor activities, cultural destinations, and community events across various areas. Clinicians may explore natural areas, historic sites, and local venues during their time on assignment.

About the Clinician's Workday

The interventional cardiologist will provide 24-hour inpatient call coverage on-site, managing 6 to 15 patients per day, including 8 patients per day in the Cath Lab. Clinical responsibilities include pacemaker implantation and performance of interventional cardiology procedures as credentialed by the facility. Call coverage is a required component of this assignment, and clinicians must maintain continuous availability to respond to inpatient cardiac cases throughout each designated coverage period. Board certification in Interventional Cardiology is required for consideration. The cases include echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), cardioversions, and viability studies. Experience with nuclear stress tests and cardiac CT scans is required, along with the ability to read and interpret echocardiograms, EKGs, and Holter monitor studies. Experience with implantable loop recorders is preferred but not required.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 6 - 15 PPD;
• 8 patients per day in the Cath LabSupport Staff: Interventional cardiologist on staff only while working
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: 24 hr call
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No