Doctor of Medicine | Cardiology - General/Other
Location: Richmond, VA
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 60 Days
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Cardiology MD in Richmond, Virginia, 23226!
We are seeking a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Certified Cardiologist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Virginia, starting Jan 5, 2026. This role offers day shifts Monday through Friday with weekend and night call on a rotating basis. The assignment is focused on advanced heart failure and does not require invasive procedures.
Job Details
- Location: Virginia
- Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
- LOA: 60 days
- Provider Type Needed: Cardiologist
- Schedule: Day shifts, Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts; rotating weekend and night call; 1:6 call ratio
Responsibilities and Duties
- Manage patients with advanced heart failure, including those with ventricular assist devices
- Perform and interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs)
- Participate in rotating call coverage for nights and weekends
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records, adhering to institutional protocols
Additional Information
- Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Certification required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
- AHF Fellowship with LVAD experience required
- DEA and active Virginia medical license required
- Board certification in Cardiology required
- Provider must be local; only mileage is reimbursed
- Temporary privileges available for candidates with a clean background
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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