Physician / Internal Medicine / North Carolina / Locum Tenens / Locum Tenens Internal Medicine - Cardiology Physician Opportunity in NC Job

<p>Are you a board-certified or board-eligible cardiologist seeking a locum tenens opportunity in a scenic part of North Carolina? This opening offers a mix of inpatient and outpatient care in a well-regarded community hospital near Barnardsville, NC. Join a dedicated healthcare team in providing comprehensive cardiology services to a growing patient base while enjoying the flexibility and support locum tenens work provides. </p><p><strong>Position Highlights: </strong> </p><ul><li><strong>Location: </strong> Near Barnardsville, North Carolina </li><li><strong>Type: </strong> Locum Tenens, covering both inpatient and outpatient cardiology </li><li><strong>Start Date: </strong> January 6, 2025 </li><li><strong>End Date: </strong> January 10, 2025, with potential for additional locum opportunities </li><li><strong>Schedule: </strong> Scheduled clinical hours plus call coverage </li> </ul><p><strong>Job Responsibilities: </strong> </p><ul><li>Provide cardiology care across outpatient and inpatient settings </li><li>Cover scheduled clinic time Monday to Friday, starting at approximately 2 hours per day, with potential expansion as needed </li><li>On-call responsibilities, including beeper call with a 30-minute response time </li><li>Rounding required in both inpatient and outpatient departments </li><li>Read and interpret cardiology test results (EKGs, ECHOs, etc.) as part of daily duties </li><li>Provide consults and admissions based on hospital census and clinic follow-up needs </li> </ul><p><strong>Qualifications: </strong> </p><ul><li>Board Certification in Cardiology required; fellowship preferred </li><li>Active North Carolina medical license required (NC licensure only) </li><li>ACLS certification required </li><li>Ability to obtain temporary hospital privileges if necessary </li><li>Minimum credentialing timeframe: 60-90 days </li> </ul><p><strong>Facility Details: </strong> </p><ul><li><strong>Hospital Beds: </strong> 86-bed facility with onsite hospitalists managing admissions and initial patient care </li><li><strong>Technology: </strong> EMR systems include McKesson and Athena </li><li><strong>Support Staff: </strong> Dedicated RN and MA support provided onsite, along with two office staff for clinic support </li><li><strong>Specialty Skills Needed: </strong><ul><li>Outpatient and inpatient cardiology </li><li>Echocardiography </li><li>STEMI management (non-interventional) </li><li>ICU experience preferred </li><li>Reading diagnostic testing reports (e.g., EKGs) </li> </ul> </li> </ul><p><strong>Call Details: </strong> </p><ul><li>24-hour call coverage with beeper </li><li>Call ratio of 100% with occasional call-backs </li><li>Admissions of 0-2 per 24-hour period; phone consultations ranging from 0-10 calls per day </li> </ul><p><strong>Additional Information: </strong> </p><ul><li>All-inclusive rates are preferred </li><li>This hospital is chest pain accredited, enhancing the quality of cardiology care provided to patients </li> </ul><p>If you are a skilled cardiologist interested in exploring North Carolina's beautiful landscape while providing valuable care, this locum tenens opportunity is ideal. <strong>Apply today with reference Job ID </strong> and join a supportive team committed to patient-centered care in a welcoming environment. </p> <strong>HDAJOBS </strong> <strong>MDSTAFF </strong>