Locum Cardiology Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Cardiology Physician

• Assignment length: 26 weeks

• Start date: 01/11/27

• Schedule: 08:00–16:00 (standard 5, 8-hour shifts) + on-call coverage required

• Facility type: Critical Access

• Pay: $250/hour–$280/hour

Description

You’ll provide comprehensive cardiac care in inpatient and outpatient settings for a temporary locum tenens assignment at a critical access facility. Responsibilities include performing and interpreting diagnostic tests (e.g., EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests) and creating treatment plans for cardiovascular conditions, with possible interventional procedures depending on subspecialty. You’ll also educate patients on heart disease prevention and coordinate care with the broader healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cardiac care across inpatient and outpatient settings

• Perform diagnostic procedures: EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests

• Interpret diagnostic tests and develop treatment plans

• Perform cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures (if applicable to subspecialty)

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

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

• Maintain accurate, complete medical records

• Stay current through continuing education

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

• Internal medicine residency training accredited by ACGME or AOA

• Cardiology board certification (ABIM or AOA)

• Active and unrestricted medical license in New York

• Fellowship training in cardiology (may be preferred)

• At least 1 year of cardiology experience (preferred)

• Ability to cover scheduled shifts plus on-call

Benefits

• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay ($250/hour–$280/hour)

• Travel and lodging coverage

• Malpractice coverage and risk management support

• Credentialing/licensing support and dedicated assignment support

• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management