Cardiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Job Description

Job Description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-221614-MD-TN
• Title:  MD
• Dates Needed:  1-7 shifts per month - Ongoing
• Shift Type:  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:  Inpatient
• Call Required:  Yes
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

This large acute-care hospital operates with 400 or more licensed beds and maintains established clinical protocols to support inpatient cardiovascular disease management on an on-site basis. The institution is structured to accommodate locum tenens clinicians serving in an inpatient capacity, with clinical resources in place to facilitate effective care delivery. Support staff, including 1-2 APPs, are available throughout the coverage period.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, located approximately 34 miles south of Nashville along I-24, offers clinicians on assignment a range of outdoor and cultural activities. The Murfreesboro Greenway System provides trails and boardwalks along the Stones River, and the Stones River National Battlefield offers historical exploration. The Discovery Center features interactive exhibits, while options for water sports, hiking, biking, golf, and horseback riding are available throughout the area. Theater performances, local breweries, and the presence of Middle Tennessee State University contribute to the character of the community, and day trips to nearby Nashville attractions remain accessible for those seeking additional options during time away from clinical duties.

Clinicians will provide inpatient cardiovascular disease management on a day shift basis from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at this on-site facility. Clinical duties include inpatient rounding, new patient consults averaging 10-11 per day, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), within a unit maintaining an average census of 17 patients. Call coverage is required, including 24-hour call and STEMI call responsibilities as part of the assignment schedule. Clinicians will also supervise 1-2 APPs working concurrently during the shift, and board certification in Cardiovascular Diseases is required for consideration.

• Case Load/PPD:  10-11 new consults per day;  average census of 17 patients
• Support Staff:  1-2 APPs
• Patient Population:  Adults
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Government:  No

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.

Since 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.

That's what we do. Every day.

Company Description

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.\r\n\r\nSince 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.\r\n\r\nThat's what we do. Every day.