Locums Interventional Cardiologist — STEMI-Active Inpatient Call Role, Mechanicsville VA

We are seeking a Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist for a locum tenens assignment in Mechanicsville, VA. This role provides onsite inpatient coverage and STEMI call responsibilities within a high-volume cardiovascular program serving a diverse adult population.

Schedule and Coverage

• Practice setting: Inpatient coverage with shared call responsibilities
• Onsite: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Weekday call: Monday–Friday, 5:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Weekend call: Saturday 7:00 AM–Monday 7:00 AM
• Weekend and call coverage required

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient interventional cardiology care and consultations
• Perform diagnostic and interventional procedures, including emergent cases
• Respond to STEMI activations and other cardiovascular emergencies
• Participate in a shared call rotation covering STEMI, unassigned cardiology, and non-invasive calls
• Conduct inpatient rounding as needed and collaborate closely with hospitalists, ED physicians, intensivists, and the cardiovascular team
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation

Required Procedures and Skills

• Right and left heart catheterization; coronary angiography/angioplasty; percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
• STEMI intervention and management
• Complex coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, including atherectomy, carotid artery stenting, and embolic protection procedures
• Medical management of vascular disease

Call Environment and Volume

• STEMI call is combined with unassigned and non-invasive call coverage
• Approximately 159 STEMI activations recorded in 2025; ~47% cancellation rate
• Expect more phone consultations than in-person callbacks; emergent STEMI callbacks occur less than every other day on average
• Average inpatient admissions: >2 per physician per day

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology
• Active Virginia medical license and ability to obtain hospital privileges
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Experience with complex coronary and peripheral interventions

This locum role is ideal for a skilled interventionalist comfortable with inpatient practice, emergent STEMI care, and a collaborative team environment.