Physician / Cardiology / Kansas / Locum Tenens / General Cardiologist Job

JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: General Cardiology (Non-Invasive Cardiology)
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Topeka, KS
Service Setting: Hospital
Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
Coverage Period: February 1, 2027 May 3, 2027 (13 weeks)
Shift Schedule: MondayFriday; 2x 12-hr shifts/ week or 1 week/ month
- Weeknight and weekend on call coverage
- Approximately 710 shifts per month, based on candidate availability.
Call Schedule: Rotating weekday overnight and weekend call
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 5060 patients
- Divided among three cardiologists each week
Inpatient cardiology consults and management
Rounding: Yes
Case Mix: General cardiovascular disease management and adult inpatient cardiovascular conditions
Procedures: No interventional cardiology procedures required
FACILITY INFORMATION
EMR System: Epic
Specialty Backup Available: Integrated cardiovascular service line, including General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, structural heart services, and Cardiothoracic Surgery
Support Staff Available: Experienced cardiovascular team, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, cardiac/general/vascular imaging staff, nuclear stress testing, cardiac CT and MR imaging, and specialty cardiology support
Additional Ancillary Support: Inpatient teams, social work, case management, and pharmacy
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate: TBD
Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
General cardiovascular disease evaluation and management
No interventional cardiology procedures required
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Board Status: BC/BE in Cardiovascular Disease
License: Eligible for Kansas medical licensure
- Kansas license required to start
Schedule Commitment: Minimum of 7 consecutive shifts or approximately one week of coverage per month
Other Qualifications: Must be flexible, collaborative, and comfortable working within an established multidisciplinary cardiovascular team
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide inpatient General Cardiology coverage.
Conduct inpatient cardiology consultations and manage adult cardiovascular conditions.
Perform inpatient rounding and coordinate ongoing patient care.
Manage approximately 1015 consults on assigned days of primary call coverage.
Participate in the General Cardiology call rotation, including weekday overnight and weekend coverage.
Collaborate with the hospital's three-cardiologist weekday coverage team.
Coordinate referrals to Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and other cardiovascular specialists based on patient needs.
Work collaboratively with advanced practice providers, nursing staff, imaging personnel, and other members of the cardiovascular team.
Coordinate with inpatient support services, including social work, case management, and pharmacy.
Provide consistent recurring coverage to support inpatient service capacity and the existing cardiology call schedule.