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