Cardiology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Cardiologist • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Erie, PA • Service Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient (Hospital and Clinic) • Coverage Type: Clinical Call • Coverage Period: October 6, 2025 June 30, 2026 (with potential ongoing need) • Clinical Shift Schedule: 8 10 hours/day in hospital (8a 4:30p consults, with diagnostic test reads interspersed; clinic appointments 9a 4p as assigned) • On-Call Shift Schedule: 5p 8a (overnight coverage) • Call Type: Telephone • Call Response Time: 30 minutes • Call Ratio: Shared among multiple providers COVERAGE DATES • Start Date: October 6, 2025 • End Date: June 30, 2026 (potential to extend) PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults only • Patient Volume/Census: Varies • Admissions: Yes average 1 admission per on-call shift • Rounding: Included • Phone Consults: Yes • Case Mix: 100% Cardiology FACILITY INFORMATION • No. of Beds in Department: 458 (hospital wide) • Trauma Level: Level II • EMR System: Epic and Cerner • Office Equipment Available: Standard cardiology diagnostic systems (5 different systems for test reading) • Specialty Backup Available: APP/Mid-Level support available 8a 5p • Support Staff Available: APPs and hospital team staff • Reason for Coverage: Candidate on leave PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (including emergency privileges) • Credentialing Timeline: 60 days • Additional Compliance: Active licenses required (no pending applications) COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Orientation: Covered at standard hourly rate • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered • Travel Notes: - Airfare: Economy seating, 1 checked bag - Lodging: $175/night cap, preferred hotel list provided - Mileage: IRS mileage rates - Rental Car: $75/day cap for midsize (Apr Nov), $100/day cap for 4WD SUV (Dec Mar) REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Cardiology diagnostic test reading • Hospital consultations • Clinic patient evaluations JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active Pennsylvania medical license required (no pending applications) • Board: Board Certified in Cardiology • DEA: Active DEA Certification required • Certifications: ACLS required • Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty • Other Qualifications: Ability to work both inpatient and outpatient, participate in call rotation, and manage cardiology patient load effectively DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform hospital consultations and inpatient rounding • Read cardiology diagnostic tests across multiple systems • Provide outpatient clinic coverage as assigned • Participate in call coverage with 30-minute response time • Evaluate and treat cardiology patients, including admissions during call shifts • Document patient encounters accurately in Epic and Cerner • Collaborate with APP support and hospital staff for coordinated patient care

Location: Erie, Pennsylvania, US

Posted Date: 8/28/2025