Locum Tenens Physician - Interventional Cardiologist Needed in California

Our client in California is seeking an Interventional Cardiologist for an 80-day assignment starting in early October. This Physician will work two weeks per month, ideally in 7-day stretches, covering clinic Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, inpatient rounding on Mondays and Fridays, and 24-hour call from Friday to Monday. The role requires comfort with inpatient, call, outpatient clinic, and cath lab coverage, including STEMI cases.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive interventional cardiology care, including inpatient, call, outpatient clinic, and cath lab coverage.
• Manage STEMI cases effectively.
• Participate in 24/7 Interventional Cardiology call.
• Handle General Cardiology call from Friday through Monday, including Echo, stress test, and EKG reads.
• Be onsite for stress tests, approximately 1-2 per weekend.
• Conduct procedures/cath lab duties on Mondays.
• Manage outpatient clinic on Tuesday through Friday, with patients scheduled every 30 minutes.
• Collaborate with two APPs for support during PCI procedures.
• Note: The client may offer flexibility with the clinic portion as needed.
• Annual volume includes approximately 370 diagnostic caths and 136 interventions.
• This role does not involve high-risk PCI, CTO, or degenerative vein graft interventions.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Interventional Cardiology
• EMR: Epic
• Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Setting: Clinic and Call
• Call Schedule: Out of house call; 24-hour call, Monday-Friday 8 AM–5 PM with weeknight/weekend call
• Patient Volume: 8-12 in clinic; 2-4 emergency cases through ER weekly
• LOA: 80 Days
• Staffing Mix: Full support staff and subspecialists on call/available 24/7, with strong inpatient nursing staff

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities