Physician - Cardiologist

Origin Travel Nurses; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 340,000 - 366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Malpractice insurance

24/7 Recruitment Support

Credentialing and travel team

Job summary

Astrya Global Medical Staffing is seeking a Cardiologist for a 13-week locum tenens assignment in Ketchikan, Alaska. The on-site position runs 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, five days per week, with potential extension and weekly pay via payroll.

The ideal candidate holds Alaska MD/DO licensure, BLS certification, and Epic EMR experience. The role involves independent work as the sole cardiologist on site, with a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active Alaska medical license (MD/DO) required.
• Current BLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross.
• Proficient in Epic EMR for clinical documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clinical privileges within the client facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient cardiology services at 0.25 FTE (4-5 days per month).
• See an average of 14-16 adult and geriatric patients per day in clinic/outpatient setting.
• Work independently as the sole cardiologist on site with multidisciplinary team support.
• Maintain Alaska medical license (MD/DO) at time of start.
• Comply with credentialing and privileging requirements as determined by the client facility.

Skills

Alaska medical license

BLS certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Title: Cardiologist

Location: Ketchikan, Alaska

Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM x 5

Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension.

Pay Rate: $247 - $266/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Cardiologist for a temporary assignment in Ketchikan, Alaska. These positions are 13-week locum tenens contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a Cardiologist:

• Provide outpatient cardiology services at 0.25 FTE, working 4-5 days per month, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm
• See an average of 14-16 adult and geriatric patients per day in a clinic/outpatient setting
• Work independently as the sole cardiologist on site, supported by family medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics, orthopedics, general surgery, emergency department, and hospitalist teams
• Maintain active Alaska (AK) medical license (MD/DO) at time of start
• Maintain current BLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross
• Demonstrate proficiency in the Epic EMR system for clinical documentation
• Provide documentation of cardiovascular disease services representative of the scope and complexity of privileges requested within the previous 24 months
• Adhere to COVID-19 vaccination requirements with no exemptions
• Obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges (clinic privileges only; no rounding, admissions, or call required)
• Comply with all credentialing and privileging requirements as determined by the client facility

Benefits for a Cardiologist:

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Comprehensive Professional Malpractice Insurance
• 24/7 Recruitment Support
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $5,000

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.