About this opportunity
WPA Medicine Staffing lists this Cardiology Physician opportunity in galesburg, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cardiology Locums Needed Galesburg, Illinois Locum Tenens October 2026 Start
WPA Medicine Staffing is seeking a General Cardiology Physician for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity beginning in October 2026. This assignment offers a collaborative practice environment with a balanced mix of inpatient consultative services, outpatient clinic responsibilities, and call coverage in a well-supported cardiovascular program.
Assignment Highlights Start: October 2026
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Commitment: Approximately 7 shifts per month
Schedule: 7-day coverage blocks every other month
Shift: 24-hour coverage (8:00 AM 8:00 AM)
Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiology
Onsite Requirement: 8:00 AM 9:00 PM onsite; remaining hours on call
Credentialing Timeframe: TBD
This ongoing opportunity is ideal for a General Cardiologist seeking predictable block scheduling within a collaborative team environment. Providers will work alongside an established cardiology program and will not practice solo.
Coverage includes inpatient consults, hospital rounding, outpatient clinic responsibilities, and shared call coverage. The daytime schedule typically includes approximately eight hours of direct patient care consisting of either full-day inpatient responsibilities or a combination of inpatient and outpatient clinic coverage. Overnight callback volume is low.
Clinical responsibilities include:
Inpatient cardiology consults and rounding
Outpatient cardiology clinic coverage
Stress test interpretation
Echocardiogram reading and interpretation
Medical management of general cardiology patients across inpatient and outpatient settings
Patient volumes average approximately 15 inpatient encounters per day and 8 10 clinic patients daily.
Requirements BC/BE in Cardiology
Active Illinois Medical License or willingness to obtain one
Illinois DEA Registration
Illinois Controlled Substance Registration (CSR)
IMLC-eligible candidates welcome
ACLS Certification
BLS Certification
Minimum of one year of post-training experience
Practice Environment Collaborative cardiology team
Physician support providers do not work independently
Ongoing coverage with recurring every-other-month scheduling
Low overnight callback volume
Epic EMR
Mix of inpatient consultative services and outpatient clinic
Why WPA WPA Medicine Staffing is a physician-owned staffing firm dedicated to connecting physicians with exceptional locum tenens opportunities nationwide. Our experienced recruitment team provides personalized support throughout credentialing, travel coordination, licensing assistance, and every step of your assignment, allowing you to focus on delivering outstanding patient care.
Cheryl Weisenberg
Senior Clinical Recruiter WPA Medicine Staffing, LLC
Email:
Phone:
Website:
Worksite address
galesburg, IL, 61401, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.