Assignment Dates:
April 3, 2026 December 13, 2026
Schedule & Coverage Details:
Weekend Coverage: Friday 7:00 AM through Monday 7:00 AM
Provider will round onsite each morning to evaluate and manage patients
Onsite call during daytime hours and after-hours call as needed
Rarely required to return onsite after hours
Coverage Type: Onsite with call
Setting: Inpatient
Unit Bed Count: 20 (includes ICU/CCU beds)
Average Unit Census: patients
Average Weekend Patient Volume: 5 patients/day
Patient Population:
General population with a high burden of elderly patients
Common comorbidities include smoking, alcohol use, diabetes, and hypertension
Occasional VA patient population
General inpatient cardiology coverage
Typical cases include:
Atrial fibrillation
Rapid ventricular response (RVR)
Coronary heart disease and related cardiology conditions
Rounds Required: Yes (typically 2 4 hours)
Admits: Rare (hospitalist team usually handles admissions)
Sole Provider: Yes, for general cardiology
Interventional cardiology patients managed by interventional cardiology team
Interventional cardiology coverage available 24/7
Echo technician available 24/7
Support staff includes:
Echo services
EKG services
Intensivist coverage: Available as noted above
Degree: MD or DO
Board Certification: Required
Specialty Training:
Cardiology required
Family Practice or Internal Medicine trained physicians not accepted
Required Certifications:
BLS or ACLS
ATLS
DEA Certificate
Licensure:
Active Kentucky license strongly preferred due to April start date and lengthy onboarding process for new licenses
Experience in management and treatment of:
Coronary artery disease
Ischemic heart disease
Pericardial disease
Cardiomyopathies
Endocarditis
Dysrhythmias
Valvular heart disease
Adult congenital heart disease
Disorders of veins, arteries, and pulmonary circulation
Rate will also have call back rate
Cardiology Physician in not specified at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.