Locum General Cardiologist — In‑House Weekend Night Coverage (Fri–Sun, ICU/STEMI Care)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Position overview:
Board‑certified General Cardiologist to provide in‑house night coverage for weekend cardiology services. Primarily seeking coverage Friday–Sunday nights; alternate availability will be considered. Candidate must be comfortable managing critically ill cardiac patients and acute cardiac emergencies in a hospital setting.

Coverage type and schedule:

• In‑house night coverage (weekend focus)
• Preferred: Friday night, Saturday night, Sunday night
• Typical shifts:
  • Friday: ~5:00 PM–7:00 AM (start may be delayed to 8:00 PM for commuting)
  • Saturday: 6:00 PM–7:00 AM
  • Sunday: 6:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Flexible scheduling and additional availability considered

Clinical responsibilities:

• Provide overnight in‑house cardiology coverage
• Admit and manage Cardiac ICU patients
• Evaluate and treat acute cardiovascular emergencies, including STEMI, unstable VT, VF, and cardiogenic shock
• Interpret ECGs and echocardiograms
• Collaborate with Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Heart Failure teams (available for at‑home backup)
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR

Required qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board certified in Cardiology
• Active North Carolina medical license
• Active DEA registration
• Proficient in ECG interpretation and echocardiography reading
• Experience managing critically ill cardiac patients and ICU admissions