Locum Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Palm Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 165,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier 1099 compensation

Paid malpractice insurance

Travel and lodging coverage

Licensing assistance

Credentialing support

Job summary

Palm Health Resources seeks a fellowship-trained Pediatric & Congenital Cardiac Anesthesiologist for an ongoing locum assignment in Tacoma, Washington. Join a growth-oriented pediatric and congenital heart program with cardiac surgery, Cath/EP, and advanced imaging capabilities.

Coverage includes inpatients with high-acuity cases, 24/7 call model, and a robust 1099 compensation structure. Temp privileges and full credentialing support provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric and congenital cardiac anesthesia coverage in inpatient setting.
• Support cardiac surgery, Cath/EP, imaging, and congenital heart disease cases across the lifespan.
• Coordinate call with on-call cardiac surgeon and interventional cardiologist for after-hours needs.
• May assist with weekday pediatric anesthesia coverage as needed.

Skills

Pediatric anesthesia

Cardiac anesthesia

Congenital cardiac 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, WAStart: ASAP | OngoingSetting: Inpatient childrens hospital / congenital heart programScheduled clinical coverage + call24/7 congenital cardiac call modelApproximately 1 cardiac surgery patient/day, plus Cath/EP and imaging8 ORs | Epic EMRTemp privileges availableNationally competitive 1099 compensation Palm pays at the maximum approved rateTravel, 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 MRINon-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 regionmaking 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 .