JOB OVERVIEW :
- Job Title : Cardiologist
- Job Type : Locum Tenens
- Location : Williamsport, PA
- Service Setting : Hospital
- Coverage Type : Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period : Dec 1, 2025 – Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule : Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p (Clinic)
- On-Call Shift Schedule : Mon – Fri, 5p – 8a (Weeknight Call); Sat – Sun, 24-hour call 8a – 8a
- Call Type : In-House; Telephone; 30-minute response time.
- Call Ratio : Weekly clinic with call + weekend call.
- Call Response Time : 30 minutes.
COVERAGE DATES :
Dec 1, 2025 – OngoingPATIENT INFORMATION :
Patient Demographics : Adults 98%, Pediatrics 2%Patient Volume / Census : 3 – 10 patients / dayAdmissions : Average 5 while on call.Rounding : IncludedPhone Consults : YesCase Mix : Cardiology, consults, TEEs, cardioversions, stress tests.FACILITY INFORMATION :
Trauma Level : Level IIEMR System : Epic and Cerner PowerchartSpecialty Backup Available : CT Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, EP, Trauma / ACS, Ortho, NeurosurgerySupport Staff Available : APP coverage typically 8a – 12p, PA-C assistance in AMReason for Coverage : VacancyPRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE :
Hospital Privileges Required : Yes (Full and Temporary Privileges available).Temporary Privileges Available : YesCredentialing Timeline : 90 daysCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS :
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered (Airfare, lodging, parking, mileage, rental car, ground transportation).Lodging Cap : $175 / night at non-preferred hotels (no incidentals permitted).Airfare : Economy seating, no upgrades, 1 checked bag.Rental Car : Mid-size car (Apr–Nov, $75 / day cap) | Mid-size 4WD SUV (Dec–Mar, $100 / day cap).REQUIRED PROCEDURES :
Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEEs)CardioversionsJOB REQUIREMENTS :
Licenses : Active Pennsylvania license or IMLC in hand / applied.Board : Board Certified in Cardiology.DEA : Active DEA Certification required.Certifications : ACLS, BLS.Experience : Minimum 1 year in specialty.Other Qualifications : Proficiency with Epic and Cerner EMRs.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide inpatient and outpatient cardiology care.Cover weekday clinic, weeknight call, and / or 24-hour weekend call.Conduct inpatient rounding, consults, TEEs, cardioversions, and image readings.Proctor stress tests occasionally.Collaborate with APPs and PA-Cs for patient management.Respond to calls, with most handled via phone triage; rare in-person stat TEE for dissection.