Locums Cardiologist needed in MA
Austin, Texas, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Cardiology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/03/24

Shift Type: Days (Monday-Friday)
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Weekend Requirements: None
On-Call Requirements: None

Key Responsibilities:

  • Clinical Duties: Provide mostly outpatient cardiology care, including consultations, follow-ups, and procedures.
  • Occasional Inpatient Consults: Will occasionally be required to provide inpatient cardiology consultations.
  • TEE Procedures: Must be able to perform transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) as requested.
  • Patient Load: Manage 10-13 clinic patients per day, a mix of new patients and follow-ups.
  • Inpatient Consults: Average of 0-1 inpatient consults per day.
  • Support Staff: Supervised by 1 APP, with 8 other cardiologists in the group.
  • Patient Demographics: Adult and geriatric populations.

Required Qualifications:

  • Licensure: Active Massachusetts Medical License
  • Board Certification: Board Certified in Cardiology (required).
  • Certifications:
    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - Required (AHA or American Red Cross).
    • BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required (AHA or American Red Cross).
  • Experience: Ability to perform TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiography) and handle occasional inpatient consults.
  • COVID Vaccination: Required (facility policy).

Work Schedule & Coverage:

  • Shift Details: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
  • Coverage Requirement: 2 weeks per month of coverage required.
  • Call/Weekend: No call or weekend requirements.

Facility Details:

  • Cardiology Group: 8 cardiologists in the group, with additional support from 1 APP.
  • Procedures Performed:
    • Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE)
    • Electrical Cardioversions
    • Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
  • Patient Load: 10-13 patients per day, a mix of new consultations and follow-up visits.
  • Inpatient Consults: Rare, but occasional inpatient consults required (0-1 consults per day).
  • Documentation: Meditech Expanse EMR system.