Locum Interventional Cardiologist — Billings, MT (Weekend/Inpatient Cath Lab Coverage)

Job ID: Not provided

Location: Billings, MT 59101
Position: Physician, Cardiology (Locum Tenens)
Service Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
Coverage Period: Jun 01, 2026 – Ongoing
Shift Schedule: Weekends
Call Type: Beeper
Call Ratio: 1:3
Call Response Time: 20 minutes
Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance: Covered by agency

Confirmed Coverage Dates:

• Jun 11–14, 2026
• Jul 24–26, 2026

Patient Volume / Clinical Scope:

• Average daily volume: 6–10 patients
• Admissions per day: ~2
• Rounding: assigned patients
• Phone consults: ~2

Facility / Support:

• EMR: Cerner
• Support staff: 3 RNs

Privileges & Compliance:

• Hospital privileges required: No
• Temporary privileges available: No

Required Procedures / Competencies:

• Outpatient and inpatient cardiology
• ICU care
• Non-invasive cardiology
• Echocardiography (including TEE)
• Nuclear cardiology (Cardiolyte, thallium)
• STEMI management
• Diagnostic invasive cardiology; cardiac catheterization; heart biopsy
• PA catheter placement; IABP placement
• Interventional cardiology: angioplasty (PTCA), intracoronary stent placement, atherectomy
• Electrophysiology: cardiac ablation, permanent pacemaker placement, ICD/AICD implantation

Provider Requirements:

• Board certified (BC) required
• Fellowship in cardiology required
• Licensed in MT or holds Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) / universal license
• BLS certification required

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide interventional cardiology coverage in the cath lab
• Manage STEMI activations and related acute care
• Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures as listed
• Provide weekend call coverage (beeper, 1:3)
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure quality patient care