Cardiology Locum In Michigan

Job Description

McLaren Northern Michigan, a top-tier health system in Petoskey, MI, is actively seeking a Board Certified General Cardiologist for weekend and extended locum tenens assignment providing comprehensive cardiac care

Open Dates:

JOB DETAILS:

• We are seeking a provider specializing in Cardiology. The position offers coverage from Sunday through Saturday, including both hospital and clinic call responsibilities.
• 6a-6a inpatient and call, no clinic
• The inpatient team is supported by three (3) inpatient Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who work alongside and assist the inpatient cardiology provider.
• The facility currently uses Cerner as its Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Required Procedures and Skills:  
• Echocardiography
• Treadmill stress tests
• Chemical stress tests
• Ability to interpret the above diagnostic studies

Rates to Submit:

Orientation - 1/2 of hourly rate for orientation and training

24hr on call - 8 hours of gratis for Monday-Friday

Weekend 24hr call - 4 hours of Gratis

Call Back 

24hr Holiday - 1.5x

Holiday Call Back 1.5X

Conversion Fee

Reverse invoicing - Provider must uses DocTime as of 7/1 to clock in and clock out. 

Do NOT reimburse Med Staff Fees

No lodging booked through 3rd party websites, ie expedia, kayak, etc

McLaren is tax exempt and will not reimburse taxes on lodging

Expenses covered by client will not exceed the limitations listed in the Travel & Expense policy between McLaren Health Care & AHSA.

Submission Requirements

ALL MUST BE NOTED ALL TIME OF NAME CLEAR 

• Board Certified in Cardiology – [REQUIRED]
• Have an active MI license – [REQUIRED]
• Must reside in Michigan or near Michigan drive in only - no flights – [REQUIRED]
• Must have clean background for quick credentialing - [REQUIRED] no exceptions
• Please provide availability based of dates listed above- [REQUIRED]
• DEA - Verbal Confirmation Required at Name Clear - [REQUIRED]
• Self-Query NPDB (Should be pulled within the month) [REQUIRED] at time of presentation. 
• Submit rates at the time of name clear

We will need these items for Presentation:

1. Candidate home address
2. Candidate home or cell number (not office or practice)
3. Candidate email address
4. Candidate DOB

Employee Health Requirement

a. Flu vaccine for 24-25 season

b. Covid documentation - If 24-25 booster has not been received a declination is needed

c. TB - 2 step skin test within 12 months or Quantiferon within the last 6 months

d. TB Questionnaire 

e. Hep B - titer with quantifiable numbers or declination 

f. MMR - vaccine series or titers with quantifiable numbers

g. Varicella - vaccine series or titers with quantifiable numbers

h. TDAP - adult vaccine (within the last 10 years)

Certification Requirements

• Board Certified

State License Requirements

• Michigan

About the Facility

About McLaren Northern Michigan – Cardiology

McLaren Northern Michigan, based in Petoskey, Michigan, is a 202‑bed regional referral center serving residents across 22 counties of northern Lower Michigan and parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

 With more than 230 physicians spanning nearly all medical and surgical specialties, McLaren Northern Michigan offers a broad spectrum of services—with particular excellence in cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and neurosciences.

 The cardiology division (Heart & Vascular) delivers comprehensive cardiovascular care, ranging from routine diagnostics to advanced interventional treatments. The institution has been nationally recognized: for multiple years, it has been named among the Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals by Fortune and IBM Watson Health.

 Quality and safety are core to McLaren Northern Michigan’s mission. In 2023, the hospital earned a 5‑star rating from CMS, placing it among the top 10% of hospitals nationwide. Its performance is evaluated across metrics including mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience, and timely care.

 In the Heart & Vascular service line, the institution supports a range of advanced cardiovascular programs including structural heart procedures (like TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman) and electrophysiology services such as ablation and device implantation. The cardiology clinics operate in multiple locations (e.g. Petoskey, Charlevoix, Gaylord, Cheboygan) to ensure access. 

 As part of the McLaren Health Care system, McLaren Northern Michigan integrates with a network of hospitals, specialty clinics, imaging centers, and other health services, supporting coordinated and comprehensive patient care

Additional Facility Information