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MD Staff, LLC lists this Physician / Internal Medicine / North Carolina / Locum Tenens / Locum Tenens Internal Medicine - Cardiology Physician Opportunity in NC Job opportunity in barnardsville, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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.

Position Highlights:

Location: Near Barnardsville, North Carolina

Type: Locum Tenens, covering both inpatient and outpatient cardiology

Start Date: January 6, 2025

End Date: January 10, 2025, with potential for additional locum opportunities

Schedule: Scheduled clinical hours plus call coverage

Job Responsibilities:

Provide cardiology care across outpatient and inpatient settings

Cover scheduled clinic time Monday to Friday, starting at approximately 2 hours per day, with potential expansion as needed

On-call responsibilities, including beeper call with a 30-minute response time

Rounding required in both inpatient and outpatient departments

Read and interpret cardiology test results (EKGs, ECHOs, etc.) as part of daily duties

Provide consults and admissions based on hospital census and clinic follow-up needs

Qualifications:

Board Certification in Cardiology required; fellowship preferred

Active North Carolina medical license required (NC licensure only)

ACLS certification required

Ability to obtain temporary hospital privileges if necessary

Minimum credentialing timeframe: 60-90 days

Facility Details:

Hospital Beds: 86-bed facility with onsite hospitalists managing admissions and initial patient care

Technology: EMR systems include McKesson and Athena

Support Staff: Dedicated RN and MA support provided onsite, along with two office staff for clinic support

Specialty Skills Needed: Outpatient and inpatient cardiology

Echocardiography

STEMI management (non-interventional)

ICU experience preferred

Reading diagnostic testing reports (e.g., EKGs)

Call Details:

24-hour call coverage with beeper

Call ratio of 100% with occasional call-backs

Admissions of 0-2 per 24-hour period; phone consultations ranging from 0-10 calls per day

Additional Information:

All-inclusive rates are preferred

This hospital is chest pain accredited, enhancing the quality of cardiology care provided to patients

If you are a skilled cardiologist interested in exploring North Carolina's beautiful landscape while providing valuable care, this locum tenens opportunity is ideal. Apply today with reference Job ID and join a supportive team committed to patient-centered care in a welcoming environment.

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