Locums – Mechanicsville, Virginia | Interventional Cardiology Opportunity
Clinical Role
Join a busy cardiovascular program providing inpatient and STEMI call coverage at a 250-bed hospital in Mechanicsville, Virginia. This ongoing locums opportunity offers a combination of onsite interventional cardiology coverage, inpatient management, and call responsibilities while working alongside an established team of interventional cardiologists.
Assignment Details
Start: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing Need
Reason for Coverage:
- Affiliate Cardiology group may be departing from the facility
Practice Setting:
- Inpatient
- Call Coverage
Position Highlights
Ongoing locums opportunity
Established cardiovascular service line
STEMI call coverage
Collaborative physician environment
Epic EMR
No supervision of APPs or other healthcare providers required
Strong interventional cardiology support
Schedule & Coverage
Weekday Onsite Coverage:
- Monday – Friday
- 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Weekday Call Coverage:
- Monday – Friday
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Weekend Call Coverage:
- Saturday 7:00 AM – Monday 7:00 AM
Call Structure:
- STEMI call aligned with unassigned call and non-invasive coverage
- Providers receive more phone consultations than call-backs
- STEMI activations average less than every other day
- 159 STEMI activations reported in 2025 with approximately 47% cancellation rate
Potential for some inpatient rounding responsibilities.
Call Ratio:
- VCS: 9
- RHV: 7
- Final ratio to be determined
Clinical Details & Responsibilities
Patient Population:
- Adult
- Geriatric
Hospital Information:
- 250 beds
- 30 ICU beds
Average Inpatient Admissions:
- Greater than 2 per day
Required Procedures:
- Balloon Angioplasty
- Coronary Angioplasty
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Heart Catheterization
- Coronary Angiograms
- Medical Management of Vascular Disease
- Embolic Protection Procedures
- Carotid Artery Stenting
- Atherectomy
Responsibilities Include:
- STEMI coverage
- Inpatient interventional cardiology consultations
- Call coverage
- Potential inpatient rounding
- Emergent and urgent interventional procedures
Support & Technology
EMR: Epic
Cardiology Team:
- VCS: 18 Interventional Cardiologists (approximately 4 covering this facility)
- RHV: 5 Interventional Cardiologists
Other interventional cardiologists will be present during locum coverage periods.
Requirements
Board Certified Interventional Cardiology – Required
Active Virginia Medical License – Required
BLS – Required
ACLS – Required
Clean Malpractice History – Required
Organization & Team
Established cardiovascular service line
Collaborative interventional cardiology team
Comprehensive STEMI program
Hospital-based inpatient practice
Ongoing coverage need with long-term potential
About Mechanicsville, Virginia
Location & Access: Mechanicsville is located just east of Richmond, offering convenient access to Richmond International Airport, Interstate 64, Interstate 95, and major destinations throughout Virginia.
Lifestyle & Community: Known for its welcoming neighborhoods and historic roots, Mechanicsville provides a suburban lifestyle with easy access to the cultural, dining, and entertainment options of nearby Richmond.
Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy parks, walking trails, golf courses, fishing, boating on nearby rivers, and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Central Virginia.
Attractions: Explore Civil War historical sites, museums, local wineries, performing arts venues, shopping districts, and Richmond's vibrant downtown scene.
Quality of Life: Mechanicsville offers excellent schools, affordable housing options, short commute times, strong healthcare resources, and an exceptional balance between professional opportunities and family life.
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