Locum Tenens Opportunity: Cardiologist Near Waterbury, CT
We are seeking a Board-Certified Cardiologist for an exciting locum tenens position near Waterbury, CT. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced cardiologists to work in a flexible environment, providing inpatient care with no night or weekend call duties.
Position Overview:
- Position Type: Locum Tenens
- Specialty: Cardiologist (Internal Medicine Subspecialties)
- Start Date: ASAP
- End Date: Ongoing
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM, with a flexible schedule
- On-Call Requirements: None for nights or weekends
Responsibilities:
- Patient Care:
- Round on new consults and in-house patients.
- Read EKGs, Echoes, and Stress Tests.
- Perform cardioversions and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs).
- Patient Volume:
- Manage 8-10 patients per day.
- Read approximately 8 echocardiograms daily.
- Interpret 50-75 EKGs per day.
- Conduct 1-2 stress tests on average, if needed.
- Support:
- You will be accompanied by a Physician Assistant (PA) during daily rounds.
- A cardiologist in the office is available for support via phone, if required.
Practice Setting:
- Patient Demographic: Primarily an older population, ranging in age from 40 to 90 years old. No pediatric patients, as care is provided to adults aged 18 and older.
- Telehealth Experience: Not required.
- Practice Environment: Inpatient setting, focused on cardiology services.
Requirements:
- Board Certification: Required in Cardiology.
- Licensing: Must be licensed to practice in the state of Connecticut.
- Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 30 days for credentialing.
Additional Information:
This locum tenens position offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality cardiology services in an inpatient setting with a great work-life balance. No on-call responsibilities and a flexible schedule make it an ideal role for a cardiologist looking to practice in a supportive environment. If you're interested in working in a dynamic, patient-focused setting, we encourage you to apply for this position today.
Job ID: j-246281
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