Locum Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Palm Careers; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 386,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier 1099 compensation

Travel and lodging covered

Paid malpractice insurance

Licensing assistance

Dedicated recruiter

Credentialing and onboarding support

Job summary

Palm Health Resources seeks a fellowship-trained Pediatric & Congenital Cardiac Anesthesiologist for an ongoing locum assignment in Tacoma, Washington. This role supports a growing congenital heart program spanning cardiac surgery, Cath/EP, advanced imaging, and congenital heart disease patients from pediatrics to adulthood, with 24/7 call.

Inpatient pediatric anesthesia coverage and cross-specialty collaboration are key.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Anesthesiologist required.
• Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship required.
• Strong pediatric/congenital cardiac anesthesia experience.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, ABLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric and congenital cardiac anesthesia coverage for inpatient pediatric patients.
• Coordinate call with cardiac surgeons and interventional teams for after-hours needs.
• Support weekday pediatric anesthesia coverage when available.

Skills

Pediatric anesthesia

Cardiac anesthesia

Fellowship trained

Locum experience

Education

Board-certified anesthesiologist

Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship

Job description

Locum Pediatric & Congenital Cardiac Anesthesiologist – Tacoma, WA

Palm Health Resources is seeking a fellowship-trained Pediatric & Congenital Cardiac Anesthesiologist for an ongoing locum assignment in Tacoma, Washington.

This is an opportunity to support the continued growth of a rapidly evolving, high-acuity pediatric and congenital heart program, including cardiac surgery, Cath/EP, advanced cardiac imaging, and congenital heart disease patients across the lifespan.

Assignment Highlights

• Location: Tacoma, WA
• Start: ASAP | Ongoing
• Setting: Inpatient children’s hospital / congenital heart program
• Scheduled clinical coverage + call
• 24/7 congenital cardiac call model
• Approximately 1 cardiac surgery patient/day, plus Cath/EP and imaging
• 8 ORs | Epic EMR
• Temp privileges available
• Nationally competitive 1099 compensation — Palm pays at the maximum approved rate
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice provided

Clinical Scope

Coverage includes:

• Pediatric and congenital cardiac surgery — pump and non-pump cases
• Cardiac Cath and Electrophysiology
• Cardiac CT and MRI
• Non-cardiac procedures for patients with congenital heart disease
• Pediatric and adult congenital heart disease patients
• Emergency/add-on cardiac cases, reoperations and take-backs

Call is coordinated with the on-call cardiac surgeon and interventional cardiologist for operative, Cath/EP, and other after-hours congenital cardiac needs.

When available, physicians may also assist with weekday pediatric anesthesia coverage and serve as third-call airway emergency backup.

Not included: OB anesthesia, routine general pediatric anesthesia call, or adult anesthesia outside congenital heart disease.

Requirements

• Board Certified Anesthesiologist
• Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship required
• Strong pediatric/congenital cardiac anesthesia experience
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, ABLS

Why This Assignment

This is particularly attractive for a pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist who wants to contribute to a growing congenital heart program, rather than simply filling OR shifts. The combination of cardiac surgery, Cath/EP, imaging, and adult congenital exposure offers meaningful subspecialty work in a market where fellowship-trained pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists remain difficult to recruit.

Tacoma / Puget Sound

Tacoma offers convenient access through Sea-Tac Airport, proximity to Seattle, waterfront neighborhoods, and easy access to Mount Rainier and the broader Puget Sound region—making it a practical location for both shorter blocks and extended assignments.

Palm Health Resources Locum Benefits

• Top-tier 1099 compensation
• We negotiate aggressively and pay at the maximum approved rate
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Travel and lodging coverage
• Rental car or mileage support when applicable
• Dedicated travel coordination
• Full credentialing and onboarding support
• Licensing assistance when applicable
• Dedicated recruiter throughout the assignment
• Flexible and nationwide locum opportunities
• Extension opportunities
• ICBA independent-contractor resources
• Health, dental, life and disability options through contractor resources
• Tax, legal, financial and accounting resources

Contact Palm Health Resources to discuss schedule, call structure, compensation and availability.