Cardiology Physician

Cardiologist (Locum Tenens)

Location: Torrington, Connecticut

Job Description:

• Facility seeking a Cardiologist (Non-Invasive, Invasive, or Interventional) for locum coverage
• Inpatient cardiology duties including rounding on new consults and existing in-house patients
• Reading EKGs, Echos, Stress Tests, and performing cardioversions and TEEs
• Predominantly older adult patient population aged 40-90 years

Responsibilities:

• Inpatient Duties:

  • Rounding on new consults and existing in-house patients
  • Reading EKGs (50-75 per day), Echos (8 on average), and Stress Tests (1-2 per day if needed)
  • Performing cardioversions and Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEEs)

• Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (approximate)
  • Specific weeks required:
    • December 2-6, 2024
    • January 6-10, 2025
    • February 10-14, 2025
    • March 17-21, 2025
    • April 21-25, 2025
    • May 27-30, 2025
    • June 30-July 3, 2025
    • August 4-8, 2025

• Support:

  • Physician Assistant (PA) available for daily rounds with the Cardiologist
  • Cardiologist available by phone for additional support

Requirements:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology
• Active Connecticut State Medical License
• Proficiency in inpatient cardiology and relevant procedures required

Professional Development:

• Engage with a physician-owned agency offering top market pay rates
• Benefit from $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail
• Experience 100% transparency in agency dealings