Cardiologist Needed for Locum Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Richmond, Virginia

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-211977-MD-VA Title: MD Dates Needed: Ongoing Shift Type: Day Shift; Call Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This 391-bed private, non-profit hospital serves the Central Virginia community with comprehensive medical services. The facility maintains modern equipment and established protocols necessary for effective cardiovascular disease management and specialized patient care delivery. Clinical infrastructure is in place to support locum tenens clinicians providing inpatient cardiovascular coverage on an on-site basis. About the Facility Location Richmond, Virginia offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of cultural and recreational attractions. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Altria Theater are accessible on foot from surrounding neighborhoods, and guided tours including historic trolley rides, ghost tours, and sightseeing excursions are available throughout the city. Outdoor recreation along James River Park complements the city's cultural offerings, and Richmond hosts notable recurring events including a folk festival drawing approximately 200,000 attendees and a nationally recognized outdoor sports and music festival. About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians will provide comprehensive inpatient cardiovascular care with a specialized focus on advanced heart failure management, including patient rounds and cardiovascular consultations during day shift hours. Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) certification is required, as clinicians will manage advanced heart failure patients without performing invasive procedures. Call coverage is a required component of this assignment, structured at a 1:6 call ratio to ensure continuous patient care. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: Variable Support Staff: TBD Patient Population: Adults Call Ratio/Schedule: 1:6 Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Why choose LocumTenens.com? 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 Employment Type: Contract