Cardiology - Interventional Physician

Facility:

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Location:

Yakima, Washington Start Date:

January 19, 2026 End Date:

September 21, 2026 Coverage Type:

24-hour Call Only (approximately 1 week per month) Practice Setting:

Inpatient Cath Lab / STEMI Call EMR:

Epic Position Overview

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital is seeking a

Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist

to provide

Cath Lab and STEMI call coverage

on a locum basis. This long-term opportunity supports the facility during an ongoing permanent search and offers steady 1-week-per-month coverage blocks. Impella proficiency is the top priority for this client. Candidates must have

recent, hands-on Impella experience , with the ability to manage device insertion, monitoring, and troubleshooting independently. Experience with

pulmonary embolism interventions

is a strong plus, but selection will center on Impella capability. Assignment Details

Schedule:

24-hour beeper call; 1 week per month (exact dates TBD)

Patient Volume:

2 6 cases per shift (Cath Lab focus)

Response Time:

20 minutes

Call Back Rate:

20%

Phone Consults:

1 per day

Admissions:

None

Trauma Level:

III

Support Staff:

2 RNs, 1 PA/NP, and 1 Office Staff

Privileges:

Temporary privileges available for clean histories (credentialing days)

Requirements

Board Certification:

Interventional Cardiology (Fellowship required)

Licensure:

Active

WA license

or

IMLC eligibility

Certifications:

ACLS required

Experience:

Recent Impella device experience REQUIRED ; PE treatment proficiency preferred

Travel & Lodging

Nearest Airports:

Yakima Air Terminal (local) or Tri-Cities Airport (PSC 90 miles SE)

Recommended Lodging:

Home2 Suites Yakima Airport or Tru by Hilton Yakima Airport

Why This Opportunity

This is an excellent chance to join the

MultiCare Health System

in a key interventional role supporting their Cath Lab and STEMI program. Physicians with strong

Impella experience

will be prioritized for immediate review and interview.