Interventional Cardiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Paducah, Kentucky
Job Reference ID: ORD-226796-MD-KY | Dates Needed: Nov 23-26; Dec 1-4; Dec 29-Jan 1 | Shift Type: 24-Hour Call | Assignment Type: Inpatient | Call Required: Yes | Board Certification Required: Yes | Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This 359-bed regional medical center provides comprehensive emergency, surgical, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and specialty care services. The facility serves as a major referral center for patients throughout a four-state region and maintains the clinical resources and established protocols necessary to support inpatient interventional cardiology coverage on an on-site basis. Infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of cardiac care delivery throughout each designated coverage period.
About the Facility Location
Paducah, Kentucky offers delightful experiences for visitors. You can immerse yourself in the city's rich arts scene by visiting the National Quilt Museum, explore the charming LowerTown Arts District, or take a leisurely walk along the scenic Ohio Riverfront.
About the Clinician's Workday
Clinicians will provide inpatient interventional cardiology and EMTALA call coverage on a 24-hour call basis, working 3-7 days per month alongside an established interventional cardiology team.
- Perform cardiac catheterizations, coronary angiograms, angioplasty, and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs)
- Respond to all hospital cardiology calls
- Provide general cardiology consultations as needed
- Interpret EKGs, echocardiograms, and stress tests, including nuclear studies
Board certification in Interventional Cardiology and prescriptive authority are required for consideration.
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: Varies. No ambulatory work
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government: No