Interventional Cardiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Burlington, Iowa

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-IA
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: Sept 5 - 8 and Sept 24 - 28; additional sporadic call coverage beyond September
• Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This 150-bed inpatient facility in Burlington, Iowa maintains the clinical resources and established protocols necessary to support interventional cardiology services on an on-site basis. The facility is structured to accommodate 24-hour call-based cardiac care delivery, with emergency privileges available and a support team that includes 1 interventional cardiologist, 2 general cardiologists, and 2 APPs. Two permanent interventional cardiologists are scheduled to join the team, providing additional clinical continuity for cardiac care delivery.

About the Facility Location

Burlington, Iowa is a riverfront city that offers clinicians on assignment a range of community and cultural activities throughout the year. The area features recurring events such as farmers markets, classic car cruise nights along Jefferson Street, and farm-based markets at local heritage properties. Clinicians may also find networking events, arts exhibitions, and family-focused programming across the downtown area and surrounding community.

About the Clinician's Workday

The interventional cardiologist will provide 24-hour inpatient call coverage on-site at this 150-bed facility in Burlington, Iowa. Clinical responsibilities include performing diagnostic catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), with Impella, IVUS, intra-aortic balloon pump, and Rotational Atherectomy (Rota) available for use. Emergency privileges are available as part of this assignment. Call coverage is a required component, and clinicians must maintain continuous availability to respond to inpatient cardiac cases and perform procedures as credentialed by the facility.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 5-10 PPD
• Support Staff: 1 interventional cardiologist, 2 general cardiologists, 2 APPs; 2 permanent interventional cardiologists joining soon
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: 24/hr call
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No