Cardiology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician Cardiology

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Ronceverte, WV

• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital & Office/Clinic

• Coverage Type: 24-Hour On-Call

• Coverage Period: June 2, 2025 Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule:

• 24-hour shifts (7:00 AM 7:00 AM)

• Full-time coverage required

• On-Call Shift Schedule:

• 24-hour call shifts

• Call Type: Inpatient & Office Consults

• Call Ratio: TBD

• Call Response Time: TBD

• Callback Rate: TBD

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Volume/Census: 6-20 patients per day

• Rounding: Included

• Phone Consults: Minimal nighttime phone calls, rare in-hospital visits required

• Case Mix: General Cardiology - Hospital and Office Coverage

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 122

• EMR System: Cerner

• Reason for Coverage: Locum support for full-time cardiology services

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: No

• Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• In-Office Responsibilities:

• Evaluation and management of new and established patients

• Cardiac risk assessments

• Electrocardiograms (EKGs)

• Holter monitor placements

• Pacemaker check clinic

• Hospital Responsibilities:

• Patient rounding

• Supervision of echocardiograms, treadmill stress tests, and nuclear stress testing

• Transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE)

• Cardioversions

• Hospital Call:

• Includes patient rounding and consultations

• 24-hour shifts (7:00 AM 7:00 AM), averaging 6-10 patients per day

• Minimal nighttime phone calls, rare in-hospital visits required

• Emergency cases will either be admitted or stabilized for transfer

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active West Virginia License Required

• Board Certification: Required in Cardiology

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, DEA Required

• Experience: Not specified

• Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Cerner EMR preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide general cardiology care across hospital and office settings

• Evaluate and manage new and established cardiology patients

• Perform and supervise various cardiac diagnostic procedures

• Ensure accurate documentation using Cerner EMR

• Maintain compliance with facility protocols and patient safety standards