"Non-Invasive Cardiology Physician Locum Tenens Bellingham, WAPosition OverviewSeeking a Board-Certified Non-Invasive Cardiologist for a locum tenens opportunity in Bellingham, Washington, beginning January 4, 2027.The physician will primarily provide hospital-based cardiology coverage, including inpatient consultations, follow-up rounding, diagnostic cardiac imaging, and limited admissions. Responsibilities include echocardiogram interpretation, cardiac nuclear imaging, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and cardioversions.The position includes weekday and weekend call coverage, with support from an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP).Compensation:Hourly: $290/hrOvertime: $350/hrHoliday: $435/hr24-Hour Call: $2020 per 24 hoursNight Call: $555/shiftCall Back: $390/hrAssignment DetailsSpecialty: Non-Invasive CardiologyProvider Type: Physician (MD/DO)Location: Bellingham, WACoverage Type: Locum TenensStart Date: January 4, 2027Initial Contract: 14 WeeksPositions Available: 1Practice Setting: Primarily Hospital-BasedHospital Capacity: 247 BedsCoverage Reason: Staffing GapEMR: EpicCall: RequiredOrientation: 8 HoursScheduleStandard Schedule: MondayFridayDay Shift: Approximately 7:00 AM5:00 PMWeekday Call: 12 NightsWeekend Call: One Weekend Per RotationCall Rotation: Approximately 1:6Weekend Call: 24-Hour CoverageBlock Scheduling: Not AvailableEmergency Credentialing: May Be ConsideredPatient Population / VolumePatient Population: AdultsAverage Daily Volume: Approximately 1416 PatientsInpatient Cardiology ConsultationsFollow-Up Cardiology PatientsSTEMI AdmissionsPatients Requiring Diagnostic Cardiac ImagingPatients Requiring Cardioversion or TEEClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide Hospital-Based Non-Invasive Cardiology ServicesPerform Inpatient Cardiology ConsultationsConduct Daily Rounding and Follow-Up EvaluationsManage STEMI Admissions as RequiredInterpret Transthoracic EchocardiogramsInterpret Cardiac Nuclear Imaging StudiesPerform and Interpret Transesophageal EchocardiogramsPerform Electrical CardioversionsEvaluate and Manage Cardiovascular ConditionsDevelop Individualized Treatment PlansCoordinate Care With Hospitalists and Specialty TeamsParticipate in Weekday and Weekend Call CoverageCollaborate With ARNP Support StaffMaintain Accurate Documentation in EpicRequired Clinical SkillsGeneral and Non-Invasive CardiologyEchocardiogram InterpretationCardiac Nuclear Imaging InterpretationTransesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)Electrical CardioversionInpatient Cardiology ConsultationSTEMI Patient ManagementCardiovascular Diagnostic EvaluationInpatient Rounding and Follow-Up CareAcute Cardiac Condition ManagementClinical Environment / Support247-Bed HospitalPrimarily Inpatient Cardiology CoverageLimited STEMI AdmissionsMost Encounters Involve Consultations and Follow-Up RoundingARNP Support Available Daily Except SundaysApproximately 24 TEE Procedures Per ShiftEpic EMRWeekday and Weekend Call CoverageRequirementsBoard Certification in Cardiology RequiredAt Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Cardiology PreferredMinimum 1 Year of Clinical Experience RequiredWashington Medical License PreferredIMLC Candidates AcceptedCandidates Requiring Licensure May Be ConsideredDEA Registration Preferred at SubmissionACLS Certification RequiredBLS Certification RequiredEpic EMR Experience RequiredProficiency in Echocardiogram InterpretationExperience With Cardiac Nuclear Imaging RequiredProficiency in TEE and Cardioversion RequiredExperience Providing Hospital-Based Cardiology CareAbility to Participate in Weekday and Weekend CallInfluenza Vaccination Required, With Medical or Religious Exemptions PermittedNote: Nuclear Cardiology Board Certification is not required, but cardiac nuclear imaging experience is necessary.Submission RequirementsUpdated Curriculum VitaeCardiology Board CertificationWashington Medical License or IMLC Documentation, if AvailableDEA Registration, if AvailableACLS and BLS CertificationsDocumentation of Echocardiography, TEE, and Cardioversion ExperienceCardiac Nuclear Imaging ExperienceCardiology Case Logs Covering the Previous 24 MonthsConfirmation of Weekday and Weekend Call AvailabilityEpic EMR Experience ConfirmationCredentialingExpedited Credentialing May Be ConsideredWashington License and DEA Preferred for Faster ProcessingIMLC and Candidates Requiring Licensure May Be ConsideredCardiology Board Certification RequiredRecent Cardiovascular Clinical Activity Verification RequiredCase Logs From the Previous 24 Months RequiredACLS and BLS Certifications Required"
