Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Spokane, United States | Posted on 08/10/2026

• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7a – 5p (day shifts)


• 1 day Clinic per week


• Call Schedule:


• Weeknights 5p–7a (2 nights per week)


• Call Type: Beeper


• Call Response Time: 30 mins


• Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need


• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

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

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required:
  
  
  
  • General CV/thoracic surgery (Open, Endoscopic)
  
  
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery (On pump, Off pump)
  
  
  • Valvular repair
  
  
  • Valvular replacement
  
  
  • Aneurysm repair (Cardiac, Aorto-thoracic)
  
  
  • TAVR
  
  
  • CABG
  
  
  • Vent Management
  
  
  • Eval. And management of acute vol/BP issues
  
  
  • Insertion of Central line
  
  
  • Insertion of Arterial line
  
  
  • Insertion of PA catheter
  
  
  • Insertion of IABP
  
  


• Preferred:
  
  
  
  • Lung resection (including VATs)
  
  
  • Chest wall or pleural procedures
  
  
  • Esophagus and diaphragm surgeries
  
  
  • Permanent pacemaker placement
  
  
  • AICD (Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator)
  
  
  • Left ventricular assist devices
  
  
  • Bronchoscopy
  
  
  • General Vascular surgery (Open, Endovascular)
  
  
  • Aneurysm repair - aorto-abdominal
  
  
  • Bypass procedures - aorto-femoral/iliac
  
  
  • Fem-pop
  
  
  • Endarterectomy (Carotid, Renal, Subclavian steal procedure)
  
  
  • TAVR
  
  
  • CABG
  
  
  • Vent Management
  
  
  • Bronchoscopy
  
  
  • Eval. And management of acute vol/BP issues
  
  
  • Insertion of Central line
  
  
  • Insertion of Arterial line
  
  
  • Insertion of PA catheter
  
  
  • Insertion of IABP
  
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC


• Licenses: Universal License (IMLC)

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.