Cardiology Physician

Job Description

Join an outpatient clinic in Ketchikan, Alaska, providing cardiology care to adult and geriatric patients. This is a locum tenens role with a focus on covering a gap in coverage, offering a consistent schedule with no call or rounding responsibilities. Enjoy a collaborative environment supported by a multidisciplinary team of specialists.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Outpatient Clinic
• Start Date: October 1, 2026
• Schedule: 4-5 days/month, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Patient Population: Adult, Geriatric
• Location: Ketchikan, Alaska
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities

• Provide cardiology services to adult and geriatric patients
• Collaborate effectively with supporting specialties such as Family Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, General Surgery, ED, and hospitalists
• Maintain detailed case logs of cardiovascular services provided

Qualifications

• MD/DO with a specialty in Cardiology
• Active or eligible for Alaska licensure; AK license and/or IMLC strongly preferred
• Proficient user of EPIC EMR
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Working Hours

• 8-hour shifts
• No on-call requirement
• No rounding or admissions responsibilities

Skills

• Excellent clinical skills in cardiology
• Strong capability to work independently as the sole cardiologist
• Proficient communication skills for collaboration with various medical specialties

Applicants must provide documentation of recent cardiovascular disease services reflective of the privileges requested unless training was completed in the previous year.