Locums Interventional Cardiology Physician

We are seeking a Board-Certified Interventional Cardiology Physician for a locums opportunity in Kearney, Nebraska. This position offers a mix of inpatient cardiology coverage, outpatient clinic responsibilities, cardiac catheterization procedures, and STEMI call coverage. The physician will work alongside APPs and hospitalists to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care.

 

Schedule & Coverage

·       Minimum commitment: 2 weeks per month, starting in January and ongoing.

·       Weekday Inpatient Rounds: Monday–Friday.

·       Weekend Inpatient Rounds: Saturday and Sunday.

·       Outpatient Clinic: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, on days not assigned to inpatient service.

·       Call Ratio: 1:3.

·       Weekend coverage and call responsibilities required.

·       Average callback hours: 9.8 hours on weekdays and 10.4 hours on weekends.

 

Facility Details

·       Hospital Size: 175 beds.

·       Weekday Inpatient Census: Approximately 8–10 patients.

·       Weekend Inpatient Census: Approximately 6–7 patients.

·       Cardiac Catheterization Procedures: Approximately 8–9 add-on procedures per week, primarily for inpatients.

·       EMR: Epic.

·       Clinical support from APPs and hospitalists.

 

Responsibilities

·       Provide inpatient cardiovascular care and conduct daily rounds.

·       Perform add-on cardiac catheterization procedures, primarily for hospitalized patients.

·       Provide outpatient cardiology evaluations and follow-up care.

·       Respond to STEMI calls and manage acute cardiac emergencies.

·       Evaluate and treat patients with coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular conditions.

·       Develop treatment plans and coordinate care with APPs, hospitalists, and other specialists.

·       Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Epic.

 

Requirements

·       Board-Certified in Interventional Cardiology.

·       Active Nebraska medical license.

·       Experience performing cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology procedures.