Locum Tenens Physician - Cardiologist Needed in AZ
- ID: 217868A
- Updated May 1st, 2026
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- Job ID 217868A
- Job Title Physician - Cardiologist
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Cardiology
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State AZ
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Cardiologist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Arizona, starting Jun 1, 2026. This Physician role involves providing comprehensive cardiology services across both inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic settings, managing a varied patient load per shift. Responsibilities include a wide range of procedures such as outpatient and inpatient cardiology, ICU care, and various non-invasive, invasive diagnostic, invasive interventional, and electrophysiology procedures, all within a trauma facility environment.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide general cardiology services in both inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic settings.
- Manage 5-20 patients per shift in the hospital.
- Manage 25-30 patients per shift in the clinic.
- Perform Outpatient Cardiology, Inpatient Cardiology, and ICU procedures.
- Conduct Non-invasive procedures including Echocardiography, TEE, Nuclear Cardiology, and STEMI management.
- Execute Invasive cardiology diagnostic procedures such as PA catheter placement, IABP placement, Cardiac catheterization, and Heart biopsy.
- Undertake Invasive cardiology Interventional procedures including Angioplasty PTCA, Intracoronary stent placement, and Atherectomy.
- Perform Electrophysiology procedures: Cardiac ablation, Permanent pacemaker placement, and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.
- Provide coverage within a Level 1 trauma facility.
- Maintain a balance of clinic and hospital responsibilities.
Additional Information
- Board Certification in Cardiology required.
- EMR System: Cerner.
- ACLS certification required.
- Fellowship preferred.
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided