"General Cardiology Physician Locum Tenens Bloomington, ILPosition OverviewSeeking 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 hoursAssignment DetailsSpecialty: General CardiologyProvider Type: Physician (MD/DO)Location: Bloomington, ILCoverage Type: Locum TenensStart Date: December 21, 2026 / ASAPDuration: OngoingPosition Type: Full-Time / Part-Time ConsideredPractice Setting: Inpatient HospitalCoverage Reason: Provider VacancyEMR: EpicCall Requirements: RequiredPrivileges: Full or TemporaryScheduleShift Type: 24-Hour CoverageOnsite Hours: 8:00 AM5:00 PMOvernight Coverage: On-Call Following Daytime ResponsibilitiesWeekend Call Rotation: Approximately 1:4Estimated Coverage: Up to 20 Shifts Per MonthCall Response Time: Within 30 MinutesScheduling: Based on Department Coverage NeedsProvider Availability: Required at SubmissionPatient Population / VolumeAverage Daily Volume: Approximately 1520 PatientsAdult Patients Requiring General Cardiology CareInpatient Cardiology ConsultationsPatients Requiring TEEPatients With Acute and Chronic Cardiovascular ConditionsPatients Requiring Follow-Up Cardiology ManagementClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide Comprehensive Inpatient General Cardiology ServicesPerform Daily Hospital RoundingEvaluate New Cardiology ConsultationsDiagnose and Manage Cardiovascular ConditionsPerform Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)Interpret Nuclear Cardiology Studies When QualifiedInterpret Cardiac Stress Tests When QualifiedPerform Cardioversions as Clinically IndicatedEvaluate Patients Requiring Additional Cardiac TestingDevelop Individualized Cardiovascular Treatment PlansRespond to Cardiology Consultations During Call CoverageCollaborate With APN and Hospital-Based Clinical TeamsMaintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in EpicProvide Continuity of Care During Daytime and Overnight CoverageRequired Clinical SkillsGeneral CardiologyInpatient Cardiology ConsultationHospital RoundingTransesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)Acute Cardiovascular Condition ManagementCardiovascular Diagnostic EvaluationNuclear Medicine Study Interpretation PreferredCardiac Stress Test Interpretation PreferredElectrical Cardioversion PreferredTilt Table Testing PreferredClinical Environment / SupportInpatient Hospital SettingTeam-Based Cardiology CoverageAPN Support During Hospital RotationsAdditional Provider Responsible for Daytime Outpatient Noninvasive TestingEpic EMRScheduled Daytime Coverage With Overnight CallNo Solo Provider CoverageRequirementsBoard-Certified or Board-Eligible in Cardiology RequiredActive Illinois Medical License Required at SubmissionMinimum 1 Year of Clinical Experience RequiredAt Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Cardiology PreferredTEE Proficiency RequiredACLS Certification RequiredBLS Certification RequiredActive DEA Registration RequiredIllinois Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) RequiredExperience With Inpatient Cardiology Consultations and RoundingNuclear Medicine and Stress Test Interpretation Experience PreferredCardioversion Experience PreferredTilt Table Testing Experience PreferredAbility to Provide 24-Hour CoverageAvailability for Weekend Call RotationAbility to Respond Within 30 Minutes While On CallEpic EMR Experience PreferredSubmission RequirementsUpdated Curriculum VitaeCardiology Board Certification or Eligibility DocumentationActive Illinois Medical LicenseDEA Registration and Illinois CSRACLS and BLS CertificationsDocumentation of TEE ProficiencyRelevant Cardiology Clinical ExperienceConfirmation of 24-Hour Call AvailabilityEarliest Available Start DateAvailable Dates for Ongoing CoverageCredentialingEstimated Timeframe: 60 DaysFull Privileges AvailableTemporary Privileges May Be Considered for Candidates With Clean Credentialing FilesActive Illinois Medical License RequiredBoard Certification or Board Eligibility VerificationDEA and CSR VerificationACLS and BLS Certification VerificationClinical Competency and Experience Verification"
