Job Title: Cardiologist
Location: Ketchikan, Alaska
Schedule: 8:00AM – 5:00PM x 5
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension.
Pay Rate: $247 – $266/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Cardiologist for a temporary assignment in Ketchikan, Alaska. These positions are 13-week locum tenens contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a Cardiologist:
• Provide outpatient cardiology services at 0.25 FTE, working 4-5 days per month, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm • See an average of 14-16 adult and geriatric patients per day in a clinic/outpatient setting • Work independently as the sole cardiologist on site, supported by family medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics, orthopedics, general surgery, emergency department, and hospitalist teams • Maintain active Alaska (AK) medical license (MD/DO) at time of start • Maintain current BLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross • Demonstrate proficiency in the Epic EMR system for clinical documentation • Provide documentation of cardiovascular disease services representative of the scope and complexity of privileges requested within the previous 24 months • Adhere to COVID-19 vaccination requirements with no exemptions • Obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges (clinic privileges only; no rounding, admissions, or call required) • Comply with all credentialing and privileging requirements as determined by the client facility
Benefits for a Cardiologist:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Comprehensive Professional Malpractice Insurance
- 24/7 Recruitment Support
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $5,000
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
