Locum Tenens Board-Certified Cardiologist (Inpatient/Outpatient) — Portsmouth, OH

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Overview

• Profession: Physician, Cardiology (Locum Tenens)
• Location: Portsmouth, OH 45662
• Service setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
• Coverage type: Clinical only
• Coverage period: Jun 1, 2026 – Ongoing
• Reason: Vacancy; long-term permanent search
• Travel, lodging, malpractice: Covered by agency

Schedule

• Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

Patient Volume & Case Mix

• Average daily volume: 15–20 patients/day
• Procedures/case mix: stress tests, stress echo, tilt table tests, EKGs, transthoracic echo, transesophageal echo (TEE), nuclear cardiology (Cardiolyte, thallium), STEMI care

Facility & Support

• EMR: MediTech
• Advanced practice support: 1 NP
• Hospital privileges required: No
• Temporary privileges available: false

Required Qualifications

• Board: BC required
• Fellowship: Required
• License: Ohio license or Universal (IMLC)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Required Procedural Competence

• Inpatient cardiology and ICU coverage
• Non-invasive cardiology
• Echocardiography and TEE
• Nuclear cardiology (Cardiolyte, thallium)
• Supervise and interpret stress tests, stress echos, tilt table tests, EKGs, echos, TEEs

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide clinical cardiology coverage (M–F, 7a–5p)
• Perform and interpret cardiac testing (stress tests, stress echos, tilt table tests, EKGs, echos, TEEs, nuclear studies)
• Provide inpatient and outpatient clinical care within a robust practice setting
• Supervise support staff and reading services as needed