Cardiologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job ID: L-MD-45911
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Cardiology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Portsmouth, OH
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7a – 5p
  
• Call Schedule: Mon – Fri, 5p – 7a (no weekends)
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
  
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Aug 31 – Sep 04, 2026
  
• Sep 14 – Sep 18, 2026
  
• Sep 21 – Sep 25, 2026
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 15-20 (divides patient load with independent NPs)
  
• Admissions Required: Yes
  
• Rounding: Both assigned & unassigned
  
• Case Mix: Cardiology
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR: MediTech
  
• Support Staff: 2 NPs
  
• Beds in the Dept: 99
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required:
  
  • Inpatient - Cardiology
    
  • ICU
    
  • Non-invasive
    
  • Echocardiography
    
  • TEE (Transesophageal Echo)
    
  • Nuclear Cardiology (Cardiolyte, thallium, etc.)
    
  • STEMI
    
• Preferred:
  
  • Intracoronary stent placement
    
  • Atherectomy
    
  • Electrophysiology
    
  • Cardiac ablation
    
  • Permanent pacemaker placement
    
  • Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD/ICD)
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC
  
• Licenses: Licensed in OH or IMLC
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  
• Fellowship: Required
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient rounding for cardiology patients.
  
• Conduct cardiovascular testing and diagnostics.
  
• Manage patient load in collaboration with independent nurse practitioners.
  
• Provide weekday call coverage for cardiology consults.
  
• Supervise and coordinate with independent NPs to ensure comprehensive patient care.