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.