Job Description
Join a high acuity hospital team in Richland, WA providing inpatient cardiology care, ICU rounding, and night call coverage. This Locum Tenens assignment offers 12 hour day shifts (7 a.m.-7 p.m.) with two full weeks of service each month, continuing through 2027. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast paced environment and are board certified in Cardiology.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient (Hospital)
- Start Date: December 1, 2026 (ongoing)
- Schedule: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 12 hours per day; weeknight beeper call; two weeks per month required
- Patient Population: Adult
- Location: Richland, 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 comprehensive inpatient cardiology evaluation and management.
- Perform daily rounding in the ICU and general cardiology units.
- Manage non invasive cardiac testing, including echocardiography, transesophageal echo, and nuclear cardiology studies.
- Respond to night call emergencies following each 12 hour shift.
- Document 5-10 patient encounters per shift in the electronic medical record.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Active medical license (or IMLC) in Washington State.
- Board Certified in Cardiology (board certified only).
- DEA registration required.
- ACLS and BLS certifications current.
- No prior disciplinary actions, settlements, or medical board actions.
Working Hours
- Shift Length: 12 hours (7 a.m.-7 p.m.)
- Frequency: Two full weeks per month ( 14 shifts/month)
- On Call: Weeknight beeper call with night call responsibility after each shift.
- Overtime: Applies after 12 hours per day.
Skills
- Proficiency in internal medicine focused cardiology.
- Competence in ICU cardiac care.
- Expertise in non invasive modalities: echocardiography, transesophageal echo, nuclear cardiology.
- Strong clinical decision making and emergency response skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high volume inpatient setting.
