Locum Tenens Physician - Interventional Cardiologist Needed in TN

Job Description

Our client in TN is seeking an Interventional Cardiologist for a 28-day assignment. This Physician will handle inpatient rounding and 24-hour call coverage during 7a-7a shifts. Responsibilities include managing diverse cardiac cases, performing diagnostic left heart caths, coronary angiograms, evaluating chest pain and CAD, and executing procedures like balloon angioplasty, coronary stent placement, urgent/emergent PCI, and STEMI activations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform inpatient rounding
• Provide 24-hour call coverage during scheduled shifts
• Conduct diagnostic left heart catheterizations
• Perform coronary angiograms
• Evaluate patients presenting with chest pain, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), and abnormal stress tests
• Conduct hemodynamic assessments
• Perform balloon angioplasty procedures
• Execute coronary stent placements
• Manage elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) for CAD
• Handle urgent and emergent PCI cases
• Activate and manage STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) primary PCI protocols
• Manage NSTEMI/ACS (non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction/Acute Coronary Syndrome) cases

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Interventional Cardiology is required
• Experience with Epic EMR system
• Facility setting is Inpatient
• Call schedule includes 24-hour shifts
• Work shifts are from 7a-7a

Benefits

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