What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locum Interventional Cardiologist - Kearney, NE (2+ Weeks/Month, STEMI Call) position at AAS Healthcare Staffing?
We are seeking a Board-Certified Interventional Cardiology physician for a locum assignment in Kearney, Nebraska. This role combines inpatient cardiology coverage, outpatient clinic care, cardiac catheterization procedures, and STEMI call responsibilities. You will collaborate closely with APPs and hospitalists to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care.
Schedule & coverage
- Minimum commitment: 2 weeks per month, beginning in January and ongoing.
- Weekday inpatient rounds: Monday-Friday.
- Weekend inpatient rounds: Saturday-Sunday.
- Outpatient clinic: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday-Friday on days not assigned to inpatient service.
- Call ratio: 1:3, with weekend coverage and call responsibilities required.
- Average callback hours: ~9.8 hours on weekdays and ~10.4 hours on weekends.
Facility and clinical environment
- 175-bed hospital with Epic EMR.
- Typical inpatient census: 8-10 patients on weekdays, 6-7 on weekends.
- Cardiac cath volume: ~8-9 add-on procedures per week, primarily for inpatients.
- Supported by APPs and hospitalists for inpatient and peri-procedural care.
Key responsibilities
- Provide daily inpatient cardiovascular care and rounds.
- Perform add-on cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures for hospitalized patients.
- Deliver outpatient evaluations and ongoing cardiology follow-up.
- Respond to STEMI calls and manage acute cardiac emergencies.
- Diagnose and treat coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular conditions.
- Develop treatment plans and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Epic.
Qualifications
- Board-Certified in Interventional Cardiology.
- Active Nebraska medical license.
- Proven experience in cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures.