Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Locums; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

Lodging provided

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Locums seeks a Cardiothoracic Surgeon for locum tenens coverage in Spokane, WA. The physician will provide inpatient cardiothoracic care for 10–14 days per month, including weekend calls, with a beeper-based response time and a one-day-per-week clinic.

Procedures include Impella55 implant/support, aortic valve conservation, and root remodeling. Inpatient collaboration with RNs, MAs, and APPs is required; travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are covered by the agency.

Qualifications

• Cardiothoracic surgical skills and clinical judgment required.
• Inpatient cardiothoracic care experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage for 10–14 days per month, including weekend call.
• Perform procedures such as Impella55 implant/support, aortic valve conservation, and aortic root remodeling.
• Cover weekday night call (2 nights per week, 5pm–7am) and weekend call (Fri 7am–Mon 7am).
• Manage patient volume and acute issues and assist with central/arterial lines and IABP as needed.
• Collaborate with RNs, MAs, and APPs in an inpatient setting, including a clinic one day per week.

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

• - Profession: Physician
• - Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• - Job Type: Locum Tenens
• - Location: Spokane, WA 99204
• - Service Setting: Inpatient
• - Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• - Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• - Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7a – 5p (day shifts)
• - 1 day Clinic per week
• - Call Schedule:
• - Weeknights 5p–7a (2 nights per week)
• - Weekend 7a Fri – 7a Mon
• - Call Type: Beeper
• - Call Response Time: 30 mins
• - Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need
• - Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

PATIENT INFORMATION

• - Case Mix: CT surgery cases, including coronary artery bypass, valve repair/replacement, aneurysm repair, etc.

FACILITY INFORMATION

• - EMR System: Epic
• - Support Staff: 2 RNs, 1 MA, 3 APPs

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• - Hospital Privileges Required: No
• - Temporary Privileges Available: No

Duties & Responsibilities

• - Provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage for 10–14 days per month including weekend call.
• - Perform procedures including Impella55 implant/support, aortic valve conservation, aortic root remodeling and enlargement.
• - Cover weekday night call (2 nights per week, 5pm–7am) and weekend call (Friday 7am to Monday 7am).
• - Manage patient volume and acute volume/BP issues, insert central lines, arterial lines, PA catheters, IABP.
• - Collaborate with support staff (RNs, MAs, PA/NPs) in an inpatient setting, including clinic one day per week.