Description
This contract, on-site position offers an opportunity to provide high-quality cardiac care within a respected medical practice serving the Roseburg community.
As a Locum Cardiologist, you will evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with cardiovascular conditions, delivering comprehensive care that supports positive patient outcomes. This associate-level role is well suited to physicians seeking flexible contract engagement while maintaining a strong clinical focus in cardiology.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and diagnose patients with cardiovascular disease and related conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for cardiac patients
- Perform and interpret diagnostic cardiac procedures and testing, such as ECGs, echocardiograms, and stress tests
- Manage chronic cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, heart failure, and coronary artery disease
- Provide consultation and collaborate with primary care physicians and other specialists
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient medical records
- Educate patients and families on cardiac health, medication management, and lifestyle modifications
- Adhere to clinical guidelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
- Participate in care coordination and discharge planning for cardiac patients
- Uphold ethical standards and patient confidentiality in all clinical interactions
Requirements
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
- Completion of a cardiology residency and fellowship training
- Board certification or eligibility in Cardiology
- Active, unrestricted medical license in the State of Oregon, or eligibility to obtain one
- DEA registration and current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
- Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic acumen, and patient-centered communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Preferred: Experience in outpatient cardiology or interventional cardiology
- Preferred: Familiarity with rural or community-based healthcare delivery
Schedule: 24-hour general and STEMI call, 7a-7a
Setting: Inpatient
Daily Volume: 5 consults on general call and 2-6 coronary angiograms
Patient Population: Ages 18+
Cases: STEMIs, diagnostic angiograms, PCIs, L&R heart caths, IVUS/FFR/IFR
Team Structure: 3 General Cardiologists, 2 Interventional Cardiologists, and 1 NP
Support Staff: Fully staffed office, 1 MA, anesthesia, and hospitalists
EMR: Meditech
Must be board-certified or board-eligible
BLS, ACLS, and DEA required
Paid travel & expenses