Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: Physician – Cardiology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Ronceverte, WV
• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital & Office/Clinic
• Coverage Type: 24-Hour On-Call
• Coverage Period: June 2, 2025 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule:
• 24-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM)
• Full-time coverage required
• On-Call Shift Schedule:
  • 24-hour call shifts
• Call Type: Inpatient & Office Consults
• Call Ratio: TBD
• Call Response Time: TBD
• Callback Rate: TBD

PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Volume/Census: 6-20 patients per day.
• Rounding: Included.
• Phone Consults: Minimal nighttime phone calls, rare in-hospital visits required.
• Case Mix: General Cardiology - Hospital and Office Coverage.

FACILITY INFORMATION:

• No. of Beds in Department: 122
• EMR System: Cerner
• Reason for Coverage: Locum support for full-time cardiology services.

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
• Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• In-Office Responsibilities:
  • Evaluation and management of new and established patients.
  • Cardiac risk assessments.
  • Electrocardiograms (EKGs).
  • Holter monitor placements.
  • Pacemaker check clinic.
• Hospital Responsibilities:
  • Patient rounding.
  • Supervision of echocardiograms, treadmill stress tests, and nuclear stress testing.
  • Transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE).
  • Cardioversions.
• Hospital Call:
  • Includes patient rounding and consultations.
  • 24-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM), averaging 6-10 patients per day.
  • Minimal nighttime phone calls, rare in-hospital visits required.
  • Emergency cases will either be admitted or stabilized for transfer.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active West Virginia License Required
• Board Certification: Required in Cardiology
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, DEA Required
• Experience: Not specified
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Cerner EMR preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide general cardiology care across hospital and office settings.
• Evaluate and manage new and established cardiology patients.
• Perform and supervise various cardiac diagnostic procedures.
• Ensure accurate documentation using Cerner EMR.
• Maintain compliance with facility protocols and patient safety standards.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.

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