Palmer, United States | Posted on 06/11/2026
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
JOB OVERVIEW
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Interventional Cardiology
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Palmer, AK
- Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period: Aug 01, 2026 – Ongoing
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Ratio: 50%
- Call Response Time: 30 minutes
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Average Daily Volume: 15 patients/day
- Admissions: 1
- Rounding: Both
- Phone Consults: 2
FACILITY INFORMATION
- EMR System: Cerner & Athena
- Support Staff: RNs: 2, MAs: 4, PA/NPs: 2, Office Staff: 2
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: No
- Temporary Privileges Available: No
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Board: Board Eligible
- Licenses: Licensed in AK
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ABLS
- Fellowship: Required
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide interventional cardiology coverage approximately 2 weeks per month, ongoing.
- Manage inpatient and outpatient cardiology services, including rounding and admissions.
- Perform diagnostic catheterizations, angioplasty, stent placement, and other interventional procedures.
- Participate in beeper call with a 30-minute response time, handling phone consults as needed.
- Document patient encounters accurately in Cerner and Athena EMR systems.