Locum Tenens Physician - Interventional Cardiologist Needed in California

We are seeking an Interventional Cardiologist for our client in California. This 100-day assignment entails a demanding schedule blending clinic duties, cath lab procedures, and extensive 24-hour call coverage, including weekends, with an ongoing requirement of two weeks per month. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of inpatient consults, outpatient appointments, and critical emergency interventional cardiology procedures, notably STEMI cases.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive interventional cardiology care across inpatient, outpatient clinic, and cath lab settings.
• Manage emergency interventional cardiology procedures, including STEMI, stents, catheterization, angioplasty, TAVR, and balloon pumps.
• Participate in 24/7 Interventional Cardiology call coverage, specifically for STEMI, and general Cardiology call from Friday through Monday.
• Perform diagnostic reads for echos, stress tests, and EKGs during call.
• Conduct outpatient clinic appointments from Tuesday to Friday, seeing patients every 30 minutes.
• Lead procedure and cath lab days on Mondays.
• Be available onsite for stress tests, typically 1–2 per weekend.
• Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) for support during PCI procedures.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Required in Interventional Cardiology.
• Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• EMR System: Epic.
• Setting: Combination of Clinic and Call.
• Call Schedule: Out-of-house 24-hour call, including weeknights and weekends, in addition to a Monday-Friday 8am-5pm clinic/procedure schedule.
• Patient Volume: Anticipate 8-12 clinic patients and 2-4 emergency cases from the ER weekly.
• LOA: 100 Days.
• Staffing Mix: Comprehensive support staff, subspecialists available 24/7, and strong inpatient nursing team.

Benefits

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