Lucrative Interventional Cardiology Paducah, KY

Interventional Cardiologist – Inpatient / EMTALA Call Coverage

Assignment Details

Location: Paducah, Kentucky

Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)

Specialty: Interventional Cardiology

Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-Based

Coverage Type: Locum Tenens

Start Date: November 23, 2026

Assignment Duration: Intermittent Coverage With Potential for Ongoing Assignments

Coverage Need: Interventional Cardiology Call Coverage

Position Type: Inpatient / EMTALA Call

EMR: Epic Cupid

Compensation: 24 Hour On Call: $2570 per 24 hours, Call Back: $460/hr.

Coverage Dates

November 23-26, 2026

December 1-4, 2026

December 29, 2026-January 1, 2027

Additional Availability: 3-7 Days Per Month

Schedule

Inpatient Call Coverage

EMTALA Call Responsibilities

Approximately 3-7 Days Per Month

Coverage Required During Listed Dates

General and Interventional Cardiology Call Responsibilities

No Scheduled Outpatient Clinic Responsibilities

Patient Population / Volume

Adult Cardiology Patients

Hospitalized Cardiology Patients

Patients Requiring Emergency Cardiac Intervention

Patients Requiring Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization

Patients Requiring Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Patients Requiring General Cardiology Consultations

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Inpatient Interventional Cardiology Coverage

Provide EMTALA Call Coverage

Respond to All Hospital Cardiology Calls

Evaluate and Manage Patients With Acute Cardiovascular Conditions

Perform Balloon Angioplasty Procedures

Perform Coronary Angioplasty Procedures

Perform Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)

Perform Diagnostic and Interventional Heart Catheterizations

Perform Coronary Angiograms

Provide General Cardiology Consultations as Needed

Interpret Electrocardiograms (EKGs)

Interpret Echocardiograms (ECHOs)

Interpret Cardiac Stress Tests

Interpret Nuclear Stress Tests

Evaluate Patients Requiring Emergency Cardiac Procedures

Coordinate Patient Care With Other Interventional Cardiologists and Hospital Clinical Staff

Document Patient Evaluations, Procedures, and Treatment Plans in Epic Cupid

Required Procedures / Skills

Balloon Angioplasty

Coronary Angioplasty

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)

Heart Catheterization

Coronary Angiography

Emergency Interventional Cardiology

General Cardiology Consultations

EKG Interpretation

Echocardiogram Interpretation

Cardiac Stress Test Interpretation

Nuclear Stress Test Interpretation

Inpatient Cardiology Call Coverage

EMTALA Call Coverage

Clinical Practice Details

Hospital-Based Interventional Cardiology

Inpatient and Emergency Cardiology Coverage

EMTALA Call Responsibilities

General Cardiology Consultation Responsibilities

No Ambulatory Clinic Work

Adult Patient Population

Approximately 3-7 Days of Coverage Per Month

Other Interventional Cardiologists Available During Locum Coverage

Epic Cupid EMR

Clinical Environment / Support

Inpatient Cardiology Services

Cardiac Catheterization Services

Interventional Cardiology Team

2 Interventional Cardiologists in the Group

Additional Interventional Cardiologists Present During Locum Coverage

Hospital Clinical Support Staff

Epic Cupid EMR

Requirements

Board Certified Physician - Required

At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Interventional Cardiology

Active Kentucky Medical License - Required

IMLC Candidates May Be Considered With 3-7 Days of Monthly Availability

Active DEA Registration - Required

ACLS Certification - Required

Experience Providing Inpatient Interventional Cardiology Coverage

Experience Performing Balloon Angioplasty

Experience Performing Coronary Angioplasty

Experience Performing Percutaneous Coronary Interventions

Experience Performing Heart Catheterizations

Experience Performing Coronary Angiograms

Ability to Respond to All Hospital Cardiology Calls

Ability to Provide General Cardiology Consultations

Proficiency in EKG Interpretation

Proficiency in Echocardiogram Interpretation

Proficiency in Cardiac Stress Test Interpretation

Proficiency in Nuclear Stress Test Interpretation

Experience Providing EMTALA Call Coverage

COVID-19 Vaccination - Preferred

Availability for 3-7 Days Per Month

Must Be Available for the Requested Coverage Dates

Submission Requirements

Current Curriculum Vitae

Board Certification Documentation

Active Kentucky Medical License or IMLC Status

Active DEA Registration

ACLS Certification

Interventional Cardiology Clinical Experience

Balloon Angioplasty Experience

Coronary Angioplasty Experience

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Experience

Heart Catheterization Experience

Coronary Angiography Experience

General Cardiology Consultation Experience

EKG Interpretation Experience

Echocardiogram Interpretation Experience

Stress Test and Nuclear Stress Test Interpretation Experience

EMTALA Call Coverage Experience

COVID-19 Vaccination Status, if Applicable

Confirmation of Monthly Availability for 3-7 Days

Confirmation of Availability for All Listed Coverage Dates

Disclosure of Previous Employment or Assignments Within the Health System

For Previous Health System Assignments, Include:

Facility Name

Last Date Worked

Staffing Agency

Credentialing

Board Certification Required

Active Kentucky Medical License Required

IMLC Candidates May Be Considered With 3-7 Days of Monthly Availability

Active DEA Registration Required

ACLS Certification Required

COVID-19 Vaccination Preferred

Previous Health System Assignment History Must Be Disclosed at Name Clearance

Availability for Requested Coverage Dates Must Be Confirmed at Name Clearance