Cardiology Physician

Job Description
Join a high volume inpatient hospital in Spokane, WA for a short term locum assignment providing comprehensive cardiology coverage. You'll work night shifts in a Level 2 trauma setting, managing acute cardiac patients in the ICU and non invasive services such as echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. Flexible dates are available, with the opportunity for housing and travel support.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Inpatient Hospital / ICU
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: 12 hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (see rotation dates below)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Spokane, WA
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient cardiology consults and manage cardiac patients across the ICU and step down units.
• Perform and interpret non invasive studies, including transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) when needed, and nuclear cardiology scans.
• Conduct daily patient encounters (7 18 per shift) and document assessments, plans, and orders in the EMR.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (critical care, nursing, pharmacy, surgery) to ensure optimal patient care.
• Participate in on call coverage as required and assist with rapid response/Code events.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Washington State medical license (or eligible for licensure).
• Board certification in Cardiology (minimum).
• Completion of an accredited cardiology fellowship.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; other advanced certifications not required.
• Ability to complete credentialing within 60 days.
• Experience with Level 2 trauma center protocols preferred.

Working Hours

• Shift: Night - 12 hours (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Rotation Dates:
• Dec 24 - Dec 30
• Jan 7 - Jan 13
• Jan 21 - Jan 27
• Feb 4 - Feb 10
• Feb 18 - Feb 24

Skills

• Proficient in non invasive cardiac imaging (transthoracic & transesophageal echo).
• Skilled in nuclear cardiology studies (e.g., thallium, technetium).
• Strong clinical assessment and decision making in an intensive care environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Competent use of electronic medical record (EMR) systems.