A leading health system in Montana is seeking Inpatient Cardiology locums coverage starting ASAP on an ongoing basis. This role offers a balanced schedule of 12- and 24-hour shifts, strong APP support, and a straightforward consultative call structure. The assignment will cover inpatient cardiology service lines during a long-term permanent search.
Job Responsibilities:
- Round on 10-20 inpatients per shift (assigned and unassigned)
- Provide consultative coverage for hospitalists and regional transfers (primarily phone calls)
- Read inpatient echocardiography and nuclear studies
- Perform inpatient TEEs
- Collaborate with APP resources for patient management
- Cover 1-2 nights of call per week (consultative only)
Qualifications:
- Board-Certified/Board-Eligible in Cardiology (Non-Invasive / General)
- Licensable in Montana (open to out-of-state providers)
- Proficient in inpatient cardiology procedures (TEE, echo, nuclear reads)
- Comfortable with ICU-level inpatient care
Working Hours:
- 12-hour in-house shifts (6a-6p)
- 24-hour blended shifts (6a-6a: 12 hrs in-house, 12 hrs call)
- Call coverage: consultative, 1-2 nights/week
Skills / Clinical Scope:
- Inpatient General Cardiology
- ICU-level patient management
- Echocardiography
- Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
- Nuclear Cardiology (Cardiolyte, thallium, etc.)