<p>A southern Ohio hospital in Portsmouth is recruiting a locum tenens Cardiologist for a high-acuity inpatient and procedural assignment with confirmed coverage blocks running through December 2026. The role spans the full cardiology spectrum — from ICU-level cardiac care and STEMI management to interventional procedures, electrophysiology, and device implantation — making it a strong fit for a procedurally versatile cardiologist who wants meaningful clinical engagement without weekend call obligations. Weekday beeper call with a 30-minute response window and multiple flexible block dates give experienced locums genuine schedule control.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rate with transparency emphasized — rate discussed directly at time of engagement</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement structure</li> <li>Multiple confirmed date blocks available: June 22–26 (ongoing), August 3–7, August 31 through December 2026, with additional long-term scheduling opportunities</li> <li>Flexible block scheduling — build a calendar that fits your existing commitments</li> <li>No weekend call obligations</li> <li>Facility vaccination requirements must be met prior to start</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hospital-based assignment in Portsmouth, Ohio with inpatient rounding and procedural responsibilities</li> <li>Weekday beeper call only — no weekend call; 30-minute response time required</li> <li>ICU-level cardiac care including hemodynamic monitoring and critical cardiac management</li> <li>STEMI care with full interventional capability on site</li> <li>Non-invasive cardiology services: echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and nuclear cardiology</li> <li>Invasive diagnostic cardiology: cardiac catheterization, PA catheter placement, and IABP placement</li> <li>Interventional cardiology procedures: angioplasty, stent placement, and atherectomy</li> <li>Electrophysiology services: cardiac ablation, pacemaker implantation, and ICD placement</li> <li>EMR platform: MediTech</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM)</li> <li>Completion of accredited Internal Medicine residency and Cardiovascular Disease fellowship; interventional and/or electrophysiology fellowship training preferred given procedural breadth expected</li> <li>Active Ohio medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Procedural proficiency across the full scope listed: echocardiography/TEE, nuclear cardiology, cardiac catheterization, interventional cardiology, EP/ablation, and device implantation</li> <li>Comfort with ICU-level cardiac acuity including STEMI management and hemodynamic support devices (IABP, PA catheter)</li> <li>Must meet facility's current vaccination standards</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Portsmouth sits along the Ohio River in Scioto County in southern Ohio — a region defined by rolling Appalachian foothills, the Wayne National Forest, and easy access to outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and river activities. The area offers a low cost of living relative to major Ohio metros, and Columbus is approximately 100 miles north, providing access to a major airport, professional sports, and urban amenities when desired. For locum physicians seeking a clinically substantive assignment in a community that values its healthcare providers, Portsmouth delivers both professional impact and a relaxed pace of life outside of work.</p>