Position Overview
A hospital-based cardiology program in North Carolina is seeking a Board-Certified Cardiologist to provide inpatient coverage on a locum tenens basis. This opportunity focuses on cardiology consultative and evaluation & management (E&M) services, with no procedural responsibilities. The physician will support Cone Health HeartCare patients, interpret diagnostic studies, and serve as second-call coverage during assigned shifts.
Schedule & Coverage Requirements
Coverage is needed for a minimum of one week per month and one weekend per month, based on scheduling needs. Shifts do not need to be consecutive.
Shift Schedule:
- Monday Thursday: 8:00 PM 6:00 AM (10-hour shifts)
- Friday: 8:00 PM 7:00 AM (11-hour shift)
- Saturday: 5:00 PM 7:00 AM (14-hour shift)
- Sunday: 5:00 PM 6:00 AM (13-hour shift)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient cardiology consultations upon request.
- Deliver evaluation and management (E&M) services for hospitalized adult patients.
- Read and interpret echocardiograms and nuclear cardiology studies performed in the hospital.
- Manage and coordinate care for patients admitted under Cone Health HeartCare.
- Participate as second-call coverage during assigned shifts.
- Maintain a manual log of all professional charges and billing activities.
- Document patient encounters in Epic EMR.
Patient Population
Required Qualifications
- Board Certification in Cardiology
- Active North Carolina medical license
- DEA certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Current BLS certification
- Minimum of 1-2 years of cardiology experience
Preferred Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced cardiologist who is comfortable providing inpatient consultative services, interpreting cardiovascular diagnostic studies, working independently during overnight coverage, and collaborating with multidisciplinary hospital teams.
