JOB OVERVIEW :
- Job Title : Cardiologist.
- Job Type : Locum Tenens.
- Location : Charleston, WV.
- Service Setting : Inpatient.
- Coverage Type : Clinical Only.
- Coverage Period : 11 / 10 / 2025 – Open (1-year preferred commitment)
- Clinical Shift Schedule : Monday – Friday, 7a–3p or 8a–4p; 7on / 7off option available.
COVERAGE DATES :
Start Date : 11 / 10 / 2025 (or as soon as credentialed).Contract Length : 1 year preferred.PATIENT INFORMATION :
Patient Demographics : Adult inpatient population.Patient Volume / Census : Approximately 10 patients per day.Admissions : Consults only, no admissions or follow-ups.Rounding : Floor work only (no ICU coverage).Phone Consults : Yes, as required for inpatient coordination.Case Mix : Cardiology consults and general inpatient cardiology management.FACILITY INFORMATION :
Facility Type : Acute Care Hospital.Hospital Bed Size : 1,078 beds.Trauma Level : Adult Level IV.EMR System : Cerner.Specialty Backup Available : Multidisciplinary hospital support.Support Staff Available : Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.Reason for Coverage : Supplemental Coverage (Consultation Services).PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE :
Hospital Privileges Required : Yes.Temporary Privileges Available : Yes (pre-application required before final approval).Credentialing Timeline : 60 days.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered.
REQUIRED PROCEDURES :
Cardiograms.Nuclear Stress Tests.JOB REQUIREMENTS :
Licenses : Active West Virginia medical license required; IMLC accepted.Board : Board Certified in Cardiology (required).DEA : Active DEA registration required.Certifications : BLS and ACLS required.Experience : Minimum prior hospitalist or cardiology consultative experience preferred.Other Qualifications :Must have a clean background.Completion of pre-application required immediately upon offer (for license and background verification).Comfort with Cerner EMR and inpatient cardiology workflow.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide inpatient cardiology consultation and management at CAMC Memorial Hospital.Conduct and interpret cardiograms and nuclear stress tests.Perform general cardiology floor work (no ICU coverage or follow-ups).Collaborate with advanced practice providers (NPs / PAs) and multidisciplinary teams.Participate in daily consult rounds and coordinate with referring services.Ensure compliance with hospital policies and clinical documentation standards.Deliver patient-centered care with efficiency and clinical precision.