Locum Cardiology Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Cardiology Physician

• Setting: Acute care hospital

• Schedule: Scheduled coverage with no call; 12-hour shifts (19:00–03:00)

• Start date: 12/14/26

• Assignment length: 69 weeks

• Coverage: Inpatient and outpatient cardiac care

Description

Provide comprehensive cardiac care to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings with scheduled shift coverage and no call. Perform and interpret diagnostic testing (EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests) and develop treatment plans for cardiovascular conditions. Interventional procedures may be required depending on the cardiologist’s subspecialty, along with patient education and coordinated care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cardiac care to patients in various inpatient and outpatient settings

• Perform diagnostic procedures: electrocardiograms (EKGs), echocardiograms, stress tests

• Interpret diagnostic tests and develop treatment plans

• Perform cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures as applicable

• Educate and counsel patients on heart disease prevention, risk factors, and healthy lifestyle choices

• Collaborate with nurses, surgeons, and specialists for coordinated patient care

• Maintain accurate and complete medical records

• Stay current on cardiology advancements through continuing education

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Internal medicine residency training accredited by ACGME or AOA

• Board certification in cardiology (ABIM or AOA)

• Active and unrestricted medical license in North Carolina

• Fellowship training in cardiology (may be preferred depending on the position)

• Clinical cardiology experience (typically at least 1 year preferred; may vary)

Benefits

• Competitive, transparent locum tenens pay ($200/hr–$220/hr)

• Travel and lodging coverage

• Malpractice coverage and risk management support

• In-house credentialing and licensing support

• Dedicated application and assignment support

• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management