General Cardiologist

• Job Title: General Cardiology (Non-Invasive Cardiology)
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Topeka, KS
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: February 1, 2027 – May 3, 2027 (13 weeks)
• Shift Schedule: Approximately 12-hour AM shifts, Monday–Friday; expected schedule listed as 2 shifts per week (24 hours per week)
• Approximately 7–10 shifts per month, based on candidate availability.
• Call Schedule: Rotating weekday overnight and weekend call

Patient Information

• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 50–60 patients
• Divided among three cardiologists cover each week
• Admissions: Inpatient cardiology consults and managemen
• Admission responsibilities not specifically detailed
• Rounding: Yes
• Case Mix: General cardiovascular disease management and adult inpatient cardiovascular conditions
• Procedures: No interventional cardiology procedures required

Facility Information

• EMR System: Epic
• Specialty Backup Available: Integrated cardiovascular service line, including General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, structural heart services, and Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Support Staff Available: Experienced cardiovascular team, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, cardiac/general/vascular imaging staff, nuclear stress testing, cardiac CT and MR imaging, and specialty cardiology support
• Additional Ancillary Support: Inpatient teams, social work, case management, and pharmacy

Privileges & Compliance

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Compensation & Benefits

• Rate: TBD
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Required Procedures

• General cardiovascular disease evaluation and management
• No interventional cardiology procedures required

Job Requirements

• Board Status: BC/BE in Cardiovascular Disease
• License: Eligible for Kansas medical licensure
• Kansas license required to start
• Schedule Commitment: Minimum of 7 consecutive shifts or approximately one week of coverage per month
• Other Qualifications: Must be flexible, collaborative, and comfortable working within an established multidisciplinary cardiovascular team

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient General Cardiology coverage at Stormont Vail Hospital.
• Conduct inpatient cardiology consultations and manage adult cardiovascular conditions.
• Perform inpatient rounding and coordinate ongoing patient care.
• Manage approximately 10–15 consults on assigned days of primary call coverage.
• Participate in the General Cardiology call rotation, including weekday overnight and weekend coverage.
• Collaborate with the hospital's three-cardiologist weekday coverage team.
• Coordinate referrals to Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and other cardiovascular specialists based on patient needs.
• Work collaboratively with advanced practice providers, nursing staff, imaging personnel, and other members of the cardiovascular team.
• Coordinate with inpatient support services, including social work, case management, and pharmacy.
• Provide consistent recurring coverage to support inpatient service capacity and the existing cardiology call schedule.