Cardiology - Interventional Physician

Interventional Cardiologist Inpatient / EMTALA Call Coverage

Assignment Details

Location: Paducah, Kentucky
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Interventional Cardiology
Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-Based
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: November 23, 2026
Assignment Duration: Intermittent Coverage With Potential for Ongoing Assignments
Coverage Need: Interventional Cardiology Call Coverage
Position Type: Inpatient / EMTALA Call
EMR: Epic Cupid

Compensation:
24 Hour On Call: $2570 per 24 hours
Call Back: $460/hr

Coverage Dates

November 23-26, 2026
December 1-4, 2026
December 29, 2026-January 1, 2027

Additional Availability: 3-7 Days Per Month

Schedule

Inpatient Call Coverage
EMTALA Call Responsibilities
Approximately 3-7 Days Per Month
Coverage Required During Listed Dates
General and Interventional Cardiology Call Responsibilities
No Scheduled Outpatient Clinic Responsibilities

Patient Population / Volume

Adult Cardiology Patients
Hospitalized Cardiology Patients
Patients Requiring Emergency Cardiac Intervention
Patients Requiring Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
Patients Requiring Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Patients Requiring General Cardiology Consultations

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Inpatient Interventional Cardiology Coverage
Provide EMTALA Call Coverage
Respond to All Hospital Cardiology Calls
Evaluate and Manage Patients With Acute Cardiovascular Conditions
Perform Balloon Angioplasty Procedures
Perform Coronary Angioplasty Procedures
Perform Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)
Perform Diagnostic and Interventional Heart Catheterizations
Perform Coronary Angiograms
Provide General Cardiology Consultations as Needed
Interpret Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
Interpret Echocardiograms (ECHOs)
Interpret Cardiac Stress Tests
Interpret Nuclear Stress Tests
Evaluate Patients Requiring Emergency Cardiac Procedures
Coordinate Patient Care With Other Interventional Cardiologists and Hospital Clinical Staff
Document Patient Evaluations, Procedures, and Treatment Plans in Epic Cupid

Required Procedures / Skills

Balloon Angioplasty
Coronary Angioplasty
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Heart Catheterization
Coronary Angiography
Emergency Interventional Cardiology
General Cardiology Consultations
EKG Interpretation
Echocardiogram Interpretation
Cardiac Stress Test Interpretation
Nuclear Stress Test Interpretation
Inpatient Cardiology Call Coverage
EMTALA Call Coverage

Clinical Practice Details

Hospital-Based Interventional Cardiology
Inpatient and Emergency Cardiology Coverage
EMTALA Call Responsibilities
General Cardiology Consultation Responsibilities
No Ambulatory Clinic Work
Adult Patient Population
Approximately 3-7 Days of Coverage Per Month
Other Interventional Cardiologists Available During Locum Coverage
Epic Cupid EMR

Clinical Environment / Support

Inpatient Cardiology Services
Cardiac Catheterization Services
Interventional Cardiology Team
2 Interventional Cardiologists in the Group
Additional Interventional Cardiologists Present During Locum Coverage
Hospital Clinical Support Staff
Epic Cupid EMR

Requirements

Board Certified Physician - Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Interventional Cardiology
Active Kentucky Medical License - Required
IMLC Candidates May Be Considered With 3-7 Days of Monthly Availability
Active DEA Registration - Required
ACLS Certification - Required
Experience Providing Inpatient Interventional Cardiology Coverage
Experience Performing Balloon Angioplasty
Experience Performing Coronary Angioplasty
Experience Performing Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
Experience Performing Heart Catheterizations
Experience Performing Coronary Angiograms
Ability to Respond to All Hospital Cardiology Calls
Ability to Provide General Cardiology Consultations
Proficiency in EKG Interpretation
Proficiency in Echocardiogram Interpretation
Proficiency in Cardiac Stress Test Interpretation
Proficiency in Nuclear Stress Test Interpretation
Experience Providing EMTALA Call Coverage
COVID-19 Vaccination - Preferred
Availability for 3-7 Days Per Month
Must Be Available for the Requested Coverage Dates

Submission Requirements

Current Curriculum Vitae
Board Certification Documentation
Active Kentucky Medical License or IMLC Status
Active DEA Registration
ACLS Certification
Interventional Cardiology Clinical Experience
Balloon Angioplasty Experience
Coronary Angioplasty Experience
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Experience
Heart Catheterization Experience
Coronary Angiography Experience
General Cardiology Consultation Experience
EKG Interpretation Experience
Echocardiogram Interpretation Experience
Stress Test and Nuclear Stress Test Interpretation Experience
EMTALA Call Coverage Experience
COVID-19 Vaccination Status, if Applicable
Confirmation of Monthly Availability for 3-7 Days
Confirmation of Availability for All Listed Coverage Dates
Disclosure of Previous Employment or Assignments Within the Health System

For Previous Health System Assignments, Include:

Facility Name
Last Date Worked
Staffing Agency

Credentialing

Board Certification Required
Active Kentucky Medical License Required
IMLC Candidates May Be Considered With 3-7 Days of Monthly Availability
Active DEA Registration Required
ACLS Certification Required
COVID-19 Vaccination Preferred
Previous Health System Assignment History Must Be Disclosed at Name Clearance
Availability for Requested Coverage Dates Must Be Confirmed at Name Clearance