Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Cardiologist

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Charleston, WV

• Service Setting: Inpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: 11/10/2025 – Open (1-year preferred commitment)

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7a–3p or 8a–4p; 7on/7off option available

COVERAGE DATES

• Start Date: 11/10/2025 (or as soon as credentialed)

• Contract Length: 1 year preferred

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult inpatient population

• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 10 patients per day

• Admissions: Consults only, no admissions or follow-ups

• Rounding: Floor work only (no ICU coverage)

• Phone Consults: Yes, as required for inpatient coordination

• Case Mix: Cardiology consults and general inpatient cardiology management

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital

• Hospital Bed Size: 1,078 beds

• Trauma Level: Adult Level IV

• EMR System: Cerner

• Specialty Backup Available: Multidisciplinary hospital support

• Support Staff Available: Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage (Consultation Services)

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (pre-application required before final approval)

• Credentialing Timeline: 60 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Cardiograms

• Nuclear Stress Tests

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active West Virginia medical license required; IMLC accepted

• Board: Board Certified in Cardiology (required)

• DEA: Active DEA registration required

• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required

• Experience: Minimum prior hospitalist or cardiology consultative experience preferred

• Other Qualifications:

• Must have a clean background

• Completion of pre-application required immediately upon offer (for license and background verification)

• Comfort with Cerner EMR and inpatient cardiology workflow

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient cardiology consultation and management at CAMC Memorial Hospital

• Conduct and interpret cardiograms and nuclear stress tests

• Perform general cardiology floor work (no ICU coverage or follow-ups)

• Collaborate with advanced practice providers (NPs/PAs) and multidisciplinary teams

• Participate in daily consult rounds and coordinate with referring services

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and clinical documentation standards

• Deliver patient-centered care with efficiency and clinical precision

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