Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Anesthesiology - General/Other in Tacoma, WA

Doctor of Medicine | Anesthesiology - General/Other
Location: Tacoma, WA
Employer: VISTA Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 8/24/2026

About the Position

Are you a Pediatric Anesthesiology physician searching for your next locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in Washington might be the perfect fit for you!

Opportunity Highlights

• Schedule: ASAP - Ongoing
• Job Setting: Inpatient 
• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours + Call
• Call Details: Beeper call; 30-minute response time required; Call ratio 1:2; Typically 3-4 patients seen on call
• EMR System: Epic
• Number of Operating Rooms: 8
• Patients Per Shift: Typically 1 surgery patient per day; also supports a Cath/EP lab and cardiac imaging
• Beds in Department: 22
• Types of Cases: Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia; Cardiac, Complete Ortho, Head/Spine, Neuro, Pediatric, Thoracic surgeries
• Skills Required:
  • Pediatric General Anesthesia (Required)
  • Neonatal General Anesthesia (Preferred)
  • Spinal Anesthesia (Required)
  • Open Heart Anesthesia (Required)
  • Central Line Placement (Required)
  • Arterial Line Placement (Required)
  • Pain Management Techniques (Preferred)
  • Post-op Epidural (Preferred)
  • Post-op Extremity Blocks (Preferred)
  • Evaluation and Management of Acute Volume/BP Issues (Preferred)

Minimum Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible: Board Certified Required
• Fellowship: Fellowship Training Required (Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia)
• Certifications: ABLS, ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Licensure: Washington State License (IMLC not accepted); Temporary privileges available
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 120 days

About VISTA Staffing

A ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Award winner, VISTA has 30 years of experience optimizing continuity of care for hospitals, medical practices and government agencies across the US. A leading provider of short-term US locum tenens and permanent physician search services, VISTA partners healthcare providers with facilities who need them most, providing an effective strategy for lessening the impact of the global provider shortage. Our VISTA team goes above and beyond to make healthcare providers feel valued in the job search process and are committed to elevating careers to new heights.

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