Cardiology Physician

Locum Tenens Cardiology Physician Job in Portsmouth, Ohio

Join a robust inpatient cardiology practice in Portsmouth, OH, and provide high-quality locum tenens physician coverage in a collaborative hospital setting. This cardiology opportunity offers weekday inpatient rounding and call coverage, strong team support, and a manageable schedule in a welcoming southern Ohio community with access to Columbus, Cincinnati, and Huntington.

• Position: Locum Tenens Cardiology Physician
• Specialty: Internal Medicine - Cardiology
• Location: Portsmouth, OH
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,160 - $7,290
• Start Date: August 31, 2026
• End Date: September 25, 2026
• Coverage Blocks: August 31-September 4, September 14-18, and September 21-25
• Schedule: Weekday inpatient rounding with call coverage; no weekend call
• Daily Hours: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Patient Volume: Approximately 15-20 patient encounters per shift
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 days
• Setting: Inpatient cardiology with support from independent NPs

• Board certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of cardiology experience required
• Active physician licensure and eligibility for hospital privileges
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Strong experience with inpatient cardiology, hospital medicine, and ICU-level care
• Comfort with non-invasive cardiology services, including echocardiography, TEE, nuclear cardiology, and STEMI management
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced inpatient environment

• Provide inpatient cardiology rounding and weekday call coverage
• Manage a steady daily patient load with efficiency and clinical precision
• Partner with independent NPs and the broader care team to support continuity of care
• Evaluate and treat patients requiring inpatient cardiology consultation and management
• Interpret and support non-invasive cardiology testing and related clinical findings
• Respond to STEMI and other urgent inpatient cardiology needs as appropriate
• Deliver high-quality care during assigned coverage blocks with excellent communication and professionalism

Apply now to join this locum tenens cardiology physician opportunity in Portsmouth, Ohio.

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

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