General Cardiology Physician

A healthcare system in Asheville, NC, is seeking a Board-Certified General Cardiology Physician to provide in-house night call coverage for weekend cardiology services. This opportunity is ideal for a cardiologist experienced in managing acute cardiac conditions within a hospital-based setting. The role involves caring for critically ill cardiac patients overnight, with a primary need for Friday through Sunday night coverage.

Practice Info

• Coverage Type: In-house night coverage
• Hospital-based setting

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight in-house cardiology coverage
• Manage Cardiac ICU admissions and ongoing patient care
• Evaluate and treat acute cardiovascular emergencies including STEMI, unstable ventricular tachycardia (VT), ventricular fibrillation (VF), and cardiogenic shock
• Interpret ECGs and echocardiograms
• Collaborate with Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Heart Failure teams who are available for at-home backup support
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR system

Shift & Schedule

• Weekend Coverage Preferred: Friday through Sunday nights
• Flexible scheduling and additional availability will be considered
• Friday Night: Approximately 5:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Start time may be delayed up to 8:00 PM for commuting needs
• Saturday Night: 6:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Sunday Night: 6:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Requirements

• MD or DO required
• Board Certified in Cardiology
• Active North Carolina medical license required
• Active DEA required
• Strong ECG interpretation skills required
• Strong echocardiography reading skills required
• Experience managing critically ill cardiac patients and ICU admissions required