Cardiology Physician

General Cardiology Physician Locum Tenens Bloomington, IL

Position Overview

Seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Cardiologist for a locum tenens opportunity in Bloomington, Illinois, beginning December 21, 2026, or as soon as available.

The physician will provide ongoing inpatient cardiology coverage, including hospital rounding, new consultations, and management of cardiovascular conditions. This position requires proficiency in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), with additional experience in nuclear medicine interpretation, stress testing, and cardioversion preferred.

The role includes 24-hour coverage consisting of scheduled daytime hospital responsibilities followed by overnight call. An Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) will provide clinical support.

Compensation:
24-Hour Call: $3510 per 24 hours

Assignment Details

Specialty: General Cardiology

Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)

Location: Bloomington, IL

Coverage Type: Locum Tenens

Start Date: December 21, 2026 / ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Considered

Practice Setting: Inpatient Hospital

Coverage Reason: Provider Vacancy

EMR: Epic

Call Requirements: Required

Privileges: Full or Temporary

Schedule

Shift Type: 24-Hour Coverage

Onsite Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Overnight Coverage: On-Call Following Daytime Responsibilities

Weekend Call Rotation: Approximately 1:4

Estimated Coverage: Up to 20 Shifts Per Month

Call Response Time: Within 30 Minutes

Scheduling: Based on Department Coverage Needs

Provider Availability: Required at Submission

Patient Population / Volume

Average Daily Volume: Approximately Patients

Adult Patients Requiring General Cardiology Care

Inpatient Cardiology Consultations

Patients Requiring TEE

Patients With Acute and Chronic Cardiovascular Conditions

Patients Requiring Follow-Up Cardiology Management

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Comprehensive Inpatient General Cardiology Services

Perform Daily Hospital Rounding

Evaluate New Cardiology Consultations

Diagnose and Manage Cardiovascular Conditions

Perform Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

Interpret Nuclear Cardiology Studies When Qualified

Interpret Cardiac Stress Tests When Qualified

Perform Cardioversions as Clinically Indicated

Evaluate Patients Requiring Additional Cardiac Testing

Develop Individualized Cardiovascular Treatment Plans

Respond to Cardiology Consultations During Call Coverage

Collaborate With APN and Hospital-Based Clinical Teams

Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in Epic

Provide Continuity of Care During Daytime and Overnight Coverage

Required Clinical Skills

General Cardiology

Inpatient Cardiology Consultation

Hospital Rounding

Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

Acute Cardiovascular Condition Management

Cardiovascular Diagnostic Evaluation

Nuclear Medicine Study Interpretation Preferred

Cardiac Stress Test Interpretation Preferred

Electrical Cardioversion Preferred

Tilt Table Testing Preferred

Clinical Environment / Support

Inpatient Hospital Setting

Team-Based Cardiology Coverage

APN Support During Hospital Rotations

Additional Provider Responsible for Daytime Outpatient Noninvasive Testing

Epic EMR

Scheduled Daytime Coverage With Overnight Call

No Solo Provider Coverage

Requirements

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Cardiology Required

Active Illinois Medical License Required at Submission

Minimum 1 Year of Clinical Experience Required

At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Cardiology Preferred

TEE Proficiency Required

ACLS Certification Required

BLS Certification Required

Active DEA Registration Required

Illinois Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) Required

Experience With Inpatient Cardiology Consultations and Rounding

Nuclear Medicine and Stress Test Interpretation Experience Preferred

Cardioversion Experience Preferred

Tilt Table Testing Experience Preferred

Ability to Provide 24-Hour Coverage

Availability for Weekend Call Rotation

Ability to Respond Within 30 Minutes While On Call

Epic EMR Experience Preferred

Submission Requirements

Updated Curriculum Vitae

Cardiology Board Certification or Eligibility Documentation

Active Illinois Medical License

DEA Registration and Illinois CSR

ACLS and BLS Certifications

Documentation of TEE Proficiency

Relevant Cardiology Clinical Experience

Confirmation of 24-Hour Call Availability

Earliest Available Start Date

Available Dates for Ongoing Coverage

Credentialing

Estimated Timeframe: 60 Days

Full Privileges Available

Temporary Privileges May Be Considered for Candidates With Clean Credentialing Files

Active Illinois Medical License Required

Board Certification or Board Eligibility Verification

DEA and CSR Verification

ACLS and BLS Certification Verification

Clinical Competency and Experience Verification