Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Spokane, WA

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Spokane, WA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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

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

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

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

• Required:
  
  • General CV/thoracic surgery (Open, endoscopic)
    
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery (On pump, Off pump)
    
  • Valvular repair/replacement
  • Aneurysm repair (Cardiac, Aorto-thoracic)
    
  • TAVR, CABG
    
  • Vent Management
    
  • Eval. And management of acute vol/BP issues
    
  • C-Lines, A-Lines, PA Catheter, IABP
    

• Board: BC
  
• Licenses: WA or IMLC
  

• Provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage including clinic one day per week.
  
• Perform procedures such as minimally invasive mitral, Impella55, aortic valve conservation, aortic root remodeling.
  
• Cover weekday night call (2 nights per week) 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.