Ahealthcare system in Asheville, NC is seeking a Board-Certified GeneralCardiology Physician to provide in-house night call coverage for weekendcardiology services. This opportunity is ideal for a cardiologist experiencedin managing acute cardiac conditions within a hospital-based setting andcomfortable caring for critically ill cardiac patients overnight. Thefacility is primarily seeking Friday through Sunday night coverage, thoughproviders with alternate availability will also be considered.
PositionDetails - Coverage Type: In-house night coverage
- Weekend Coverage Preferred: Friday through Sunday nights
- Flexible scheduling and additional availability will be considered
ShiftSchedule - Friday Night: Approximately 5:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Start time may be delayed up to 8:00 PM for commuting needs
- Saturday Night: 6:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Sunday Night: 6:00 PM - 7:00 AM
ClinicalResponsibilities - Provide overnight in-house cardiology coverage
- Manage Cardiac ICU admissions and ongoing patient care
- Evaluate and treat acute cardiovascular emergencies including:
- STEMI
- Unstable ventricular tachycardia (VT)
- Ventricular fibrillation (VF)
- Cardiogenic shock
- Interpret ECGs and echocardiograms
- Collaborate with Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Heart Failure teams who are available for at-home backup support
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR system
Qualifications - MD or DO required
- Board Certified in Cardiology
- Active North Carolina medical license required
- Active DEA required
- Strong ECG interpretation skills required
- Strong echocardiography reading skills required
- Experience managing critically ill cardiac patients and ICU admissions required
