Interventional Cardiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Paducah, Kentucky

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Job Description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-226796-MD-KY
• Title:  MD
• Dates Needed:  Nov 23-26;  Dec 1-4;  Dec 29-Jan 1
• Shift Type:  24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:  Inpatient
• Call Required:  Yes
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

This 359-bed regional medical center provides comprehensive emergency, surgical, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and specialty care services. The facility serves as a major referral center for patients throughout a four-state region and maintains the clinical resources and established protocols necessary to support inpatient interventional cardiology coverage on an on-site basis. Infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of cardiac care delivery throughout each designated coverage period.

Paducah, Kentucky offers delightful experiences for visitors. You can immerse yourself in the city's rich arts scene by visiting the National Quilt Museum, explore the charming LowerTown Arts District, or take a leisurely walk along the scenic Ohio Riverfront.

Clinicians will provide inpatient interventional cardiology and EMTALA call coverage on a 24-hour call basis, working 3-7 days per month alongside an established interventional cardiology team. Clinical responsibilities include performing cardiac catheterizations, coronary angiograms, angioplasty, and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs), as well as responding to all hospital cardiology calls and providing general cardiology consultations as needed. Clinicians are also required to interpret EKGs, echocardiograms, and stress tests, including nuclear studies, throughout each assigned coverage period. Board certification in Interventional Cardiology and prescriptive authority are required for consideration.

• Case Load/PPD:  Varies. No ambulatory work
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• 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.