Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery Locum Tenens Opportunity – Near Kennewick, WA

Job Details:

We are seeking a skilled Advanced Practice Provider for a locum tenens position specializing in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, located near Kennewick, WA. This role offers a comprehensive opportunity with a combination of clinical hours and call coverage, providing essential support in both hospital and clinic settings. The assignment starts ASAP and extends until October 1, 2025, ideal for professionals seeking a long-term locum tenens opportunity.

As a Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery provider, you will work primarily as a first assist in the hospital, with additional responsibilities in the outpatient clinic. The position requires flexibility to handle both scheduled clinical hours and call coverage, ensuring high-quality care for patients undergoing cardiovascular and thoracic procedures.

Key Details:

• Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing


• End Date: October 1, 2025


• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental staffing need


• Shift Type: Scheduled clinical hours plus call


• Practice Setting: Both outpatient and inpatient


• Board Certification: Must be board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiovascular Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery


• License Requirement: Must hold an active Washington medical license or be eligible under the IMLC


• EMR System: Epic


• Privileges: Hospital/surgery center privileges required


• Call Type: Combination of weeknight and weekend call


• Holiday Coverage: Must be available for select holidays including:
  
  
  
  • New Year's Day
  
  
  • 4th of July
  
  
  • Memorial Day
  
  
  • Labor Day
  
  
  • Thanksgiving Day
  
  
  • Christmas Day
  
  
  
  

Schedule Details:

• Hospital Coverage: Monday through Friday, focusing on first assisting in surgeries


• Clinic Coverage: Every third week, Tuesdays and Thursdays (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)


• Call Coverage: 7-8 days per month, including night call during the week and 24-hour call during weekends


• Patients Per Shift: Approximately 8


• Beds in Department: To be determined


• Rounding: Both hospital and clinic rounding required

Additional Information:

• Certifications Required:
  
  
  
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  
  
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  
  
  
  


• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60 to 90 days


• Temporary Privileges: Not available

This locum tenens position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery provider to work in a dynamic setting near Kennewick, WA. If you are a board-certified provider with the required skills and certifications, this is an excellent chance to contribute significantly to patient care while enjoying a flexible schedule.