Interventional Cardiology Physician Locum Tenens Paducah, KYPosition OverviewSeeking a Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist for an inpatient locum tenens opportunity in Paducah, KY, beginning November 23, 2026.The physician will provide hospital-based interventional cardiology and EMTALA call coverage, including emergency cardiac interventions, diagnostic catheterizations, percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), and general cardiology consultations.This assignment offers intermittent coverage of approximately 37 days per month, with potential for ongoing assignments. No scheduled outpatient clinic responsibilities are required.Assignment DetailsLocation: Paducah, KYSpecialty: Interventional CardiologyProvider Type: Physician (MD/DO)Position Type: Locum TenensPractice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-BasedCoverage Type: Interventional Cardiology / EMTALA CallStart Date: November 23, 2026Duration: Intermittent, With Potential for Ongoing CoverageMonthly Coverage: Approximately 37 DaysPatient Population: AdultsEMR: Epic CupidCoverage DatesNovember 2326, 2026December 14, 2026December 29, 2026January 1, 2027Additional availability of 37 days per month is requested.ScheduleInpatient Interventional Cardiology CallEMTALA Call ResponsibilitiesGeneral and Interventional Cardiology CoverageApproximately 37 Days Per MonthCoverage Required During Listed DatesNo Scheduled Outpatient Clinic ResponsibilitiesPatient Population and Clinical FocusAdult Cardiology PatientsHospitalized Patients With Cardiovascular ConditionsEmergency Cardiac InterventionDiagnostic Cardiac CatheterizationPercutaneous Coronary InterventionGeneral Cardiology ConsultationsClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide inpatient interventional cardiology coverage.Respond to hospital cardiology calls and EMTALA emergencies.Evaluate and manage acute cardiovascular conditions.Perform balloon and coronary angioplasty procedures.Perform percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI).Conduct diagnostic and interventional heart catheterizations.Perform coronary angiography.Evaluate patients requiring emergency cardiac procedures.Provide general cardiology consultations as needed.Interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs).Interpret echocardiograms (ECHOs).Interpret cardiac stress tests and nuclear stress tests.Collaborate with interventional cardiologists and hospital clinical teams.Document evaluations, procedures, and treatment plans using Epic Cupid.Required Procedures and SkillsBalloon AngioplastyCoronary AngioplastyPercutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)Diagnostic and Interventional Heart CatheterizationCoronary AngiographyEmergency Interventional CardiologyGeneral Cardiology ConsultationsEKG InterpretationEchocardiogram InterpretationCardiac Stress Test InterpretationNuclear Stress Test InterpretationInpatient and EMTALA Call CoverageClinical Environment and SupportHospital-Based Interventional CardiologyInpatient and Emergency Cardiology ServicesCardiac Catheterization ServicesTwo Interventional Cardiologists in the GroupAdditional Interventional Cardiologists Available During Locum CoverageHospital Clinical Support StaffEpic Cupid Electronic Medical RecordNo Outpatient Clinic ResponsibilitiesRequirementsBoard Certification required.At least 2 years of clinical experience in Interventional Cardiology required.Active Kentucky Medical License required.IMLC candidates may be considered with 37 days of monthly availability.Active DEA Registration required.Current ACLS Certification required.Experience providing inpatient interventional cardiology coverage.Proficiency in balloon angioplasty, coronary angioplasty, and PCI.Experience performing heart catheterizations and coronary angiograms.Ability to respond to hospital cardiology calls.Experience providing general cardiology consultations.Proficiency in EKG and echocardiogram interpretation.Proficiency in cardiac and nuclear stress test interpretation.Experience providing EMTALA call coverage.Availability for 37 days per month and requested coverage dates.COVID-19 vaccination preferred.Submission and CredentialingCandidates must provide:Current Curriculum VitaeBoard Certification DocumentationActive Kentucky Medical License or IMLC StatusActive DEA RegistrationCurrent ACLS CertificationDocumentation of Interventional Cardiology ExperienceConfirmation of Required Procedural SkillsExperience With General Cardiology Consultations and Cardiac TestingEMTALA Call Coverage ExperienceConfirmation of Availability for Requested DatesCOVID-19 Vaccination Status, if ApplicablePrevious Assignment Disclosure:Candidates must disclose any previous employment or assignments within the relevant health system, including:Facility NameLast Date WorkedStaffing AgencyPrevious assignment history and availability must be confirmed during name clearance.
