Locums General Cardiology Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Ahealthcare system in Asheville, NC is seeking a Board-Certified GeneralCardiology Physician to provide in-house night call coverage for weekendcardiology services. This opportunity is ideal for a cardiologist experiencedin managing acute cardiac conditions within a hospital-based setting andcomfortable caring for critically ill cardiac patients overnight. Thefacility is primarily seeking Friday through Sunday night coverage, thoughproviders with alternate availability will also be considered.

PositionDetails

• Coverage Type: In-house night coverage
• Weekend Coverage Preferred: Friday through Sunday nights
• Flexible scheduling and additional availability will be considered

ShiftSchedule

• Friday Night: Approximately 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Start time may be delayed up to 8:00 PM for commuting needs
• Saturday Night: 6:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Sunday Night: 6:00 PM – 7:00 AM

ClinicalResponsibilities

• Provide overnight in-house cardiology coverage
• Manage Cardiac ICU admissions and ongoing patient care
• Evaluate and treat acute cardiovascular emergencies including:
• STEMI
• Unstable ventricular tachycardia (VT)
• Ventricular fibrillation (VF)
• Cardiogenic shock
• Interpret ECGs and echocardiograms
• Collaborate with Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Heart Failure teams who are available for at-home backup support
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR system

Qualifications

• MD or DO required
• Board Certified in Cardiology
• Active North Carolina medical license required
• Active DEA required
• Strong ECG interpretation skills required
• Strong echocardiography reading skills required
• Experience managing critically ill cardiac patients and ICU admissions required

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