Cardiology - Noninterventional Physician

Locum Tenens General Inpatient Cardiologist

Location:

New York
Specialty:

General Inpatient/Non-Invasive Cardiology
Anticipated Start:

Approximately November 2026
Duration:

Approximately six months, with a strong possibility of extension
Coverage Schedule
Two weeks of coverage per month
Two weekends per month
7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Recurring block availability strongly preferred
Exact rotation and start date to be confirmed
Position Overview
St. Charles Hospital is seeking a Board-Certified Cardiologist to provide hospital-based General Cardiology coverage while the facility recruits for a permanent replacement.
The locum physician will provide inpatient consultations, daily rounding and management of patients with a broad range of cardiovascular conditions.
Clinical Responsibilities
Perform inpatient General Cardiology consultations
Round on assigned and follow-up patients
Evaluate and manage patients with:
Congestive heart failure
Coronary artery disease
Chest pain and acute coronary syndromes
Cardiac arrhythmias
Hypertension
Valvular heart disease
Syncope and other general cardiovascular conditions
Review EKGs, telemetry and relevant diagnostic studies
Develop treatment plans and discharge recommendations
Coordinate care with hospitalists, Emergency Medicine, critical care and other consulting services
Communicate effectively with patients, families and the interdisciplinary care team
Complete all clinical documentation accurately and promptly
Potential Diagnostic or Procedural Responsibilities
Exact requirements remain subject to client confirmation and may include:
EKG interpretation
Echocardiogram interpretation
Stress-test interpretation
Nuclear Cardiology studies
TEE
Cardioversion
Participation in rapid-response or code coverage
Required Qualifications
MD or DO
Fellowship trained in Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certified in Cardiology required
Active, unrestricted New York medical license
Active DEA and appropriate prescriptive authority
Current BLS and ACLS
Recent inpatient General Cardiology experience
Ability to work independently in an acute-care hospital setting
Ability to provide recurring two-week blocks and weekend coverage
Board Eligible candidates will not be considered.
Licensing and Credentialing
New York is not an IMLC state
An active New York medical license is required
Temporary hospital privileges are available

for qualified physicians with a complete and clean credentialing file
Candidates should be prepared to promptly provide all required credentialing and privileging documentation