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Locums - Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Non-Invasive Cardiology Opportunity

Clinical Role

Join an established cardiology program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, providing full-time non-invasive cardiology coverage in both the outpatient clinic and hospital settings. This ongoing locums opportunity offers a long-term assignment, an established patient panel, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team. IMLC physicians are welcome.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

• December 1, 2026

Assignment Length:

• Ongoing
• Long-term commitment preferred
• 3 weeks per month minimum - flexible on actual weeks
• Clinic and 24-hour call responsibilities

Coverage Needed:

• Full-time
• Minimum three weeks per month
• Multiple providers accepted

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday
• 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Five clinic days per week when not on hospital service

Hospital Rotation:

• Hospital service approximately every 5–6 weeks

Clinic Responsibilities:

• Established patient panel
• One weekly clinic reading day
• During hospital service, clinic reading responsibilities are reassigned to another cardiologist

Call Details:

• Assigned and unassigned patients
• 30-minute response time required
• Admissions required

Position Highlights

• Ongoing locums opportunity
• Long-term assignment preferred
• Full-time schedule
• Established patient panel
• Clinic and inpatient responsibilities
• Multiple providers accepted
• Hospital Stroke Certified
• EPIC EMR
• IMLC welcome

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

• Hospital and Outpatient Clinic

 

Clinical Responsibilities:

Hospital Service:

• Inpatient cardiology care
• Daily rounding
• Cardiology consultations
• Multidisciplinary rounds
• Communication with referring providers
• Interpretation of all hospital diagnostic cardiac studies during the service week
• Read Diagnostic Studies 

Clinic Responsibilities:

• Outpatient cardiology clinic Monday–Friday
• Follow established patient panel
• On-site clinic visits
• Review diagnostic studies ordered through clinic
• Follow-up communication with patients
• Coordinate care with imaging and testing teams

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Maintain active supervising physician status
• Serve as locum tenens supervising physician for Physician Assistants

Support & Technology

EMR System:

• EPIC

Facility Highlights:

• Hospital Stroke Certified
• Multidisciplinary cardiology team

Requirements

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine – Cardiology required
• Fellowship training required
• Active Louisiana Medical License required
• IMLC accepted
• ACLS Certification required
• Active supervising physician license required for Physician Assistant oversight
• Professional Liability (PCF and COI) must provide 100% coverage with no gaps and align with assignment dates

Credentialing

• Please inquire for current credentialing timeline
• 3-4 months to credential

Organization & Team

• Established cardiology practice
• Collaborative multidisciplinary care team
• Long-term locums opportunity
• Multiple provider openings
• Integrated inpatient and outpatient practice

About Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Location & Access: Baton Rouge, Louisiana's capital city, is located along the Mississippi River and offers convenient access to New Orleans, Lafayette, and the Gulf Coast.

Lifestyle & Community: Baton Rouge combines Southern hospitality with a vibrant cultural scene, outstanding restaurants, live music, collegiate sports, and a thriving downtown district.

Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, golf, parks, walking trails, and numerous outdoor activities along the Mississippi River and nearby waterways.

Attractions: The city is home to Louisiana State University (LSU), the Louisiana State Capitol, museums, historic plantations, festivals, riverfront attractions, and renowned Cajun and Creole cuisine.

Quality of Life: Baton Rouge offers a low cost of living, excellent healthcare facilities, diverse cultural experiences, and an enjoyable blend of urban amenities and Southern charm.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness