Interventional Cardiologist – Inpatient Locum Tenens
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Job description
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Interventional Cardiology
Description
An opportunity is available for a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist to provide inpatient locum tenens coverage in Everett, Washington, beginning November 6, 2026, with ongoing opportunities through 2027.
This assignment offers scheduled clinical hours and overnight beeper call in a hospital-based cardiology practice. Physicians who can provide consistent coverage across multiple shifts per month are strongly preferred to support continuity of care.
Assignment Highlights
- Inpatient interventional cardiology coverage
- Onsite clinical hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Overnight beeper call from 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- 30-minute call response requirement
- Initial coverage needs in November and December 2026, with ongoing opportunities in 2027
- Epic EMR
- Temporary privileges available
Job Responsibilities
Conduct inpatient rounds and assess patients requiring cardiovascular care.
Perform indicated interventional cardiology procedures within the physician’s scope of practice and granted privileges.
Manage admissions and coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary clinical team.
Provide overnight beeper call coverage and respond to clinical consultations within the required 30-minute response radius.
Evaluate and manage urgent cardiac concerns and determine the need for in-person assessment or intervention.
Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and clinical decisions in the Epic EMR.
Support continuity of care through consistent scheduled coverage and communication with the care team.
Qualifications
Board certification in Interventional Cardiology required.
Active Washington medical license or eligibility to practice through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC).
Active DEA registration required.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
Fellowship training in Interventional Cardiology preferred.
Inpatient cardiology experience and demonstrated competency in interventional cardiology procedures.
Ability to manage inpatient admissions, conduct rounds, and provide overnight call coverage.
Ability to meet the required 30-minute call response time.
Current CV required for submission.
Availability for multiple shifts per month preferred, including the initial November and December coverage dates.
Working Hours
Overnight call: 5:00 PM–7:00 AM via beeper.
Call response: Within 30 minutes.
Coverage type: Scheduled inpatient clinical hours plus overnight call.
Guaranteed clinical hours: 10 hours per day.
Start date: November 6, 2026.
Duration: Ongoing, with anticipated coverage throughout 2027.
Initial coverage dates needed:
November 6–8, 2026
November 16–18, 2026
December 4–6, 2026
December 21–23, 2026
Long-term coverage pattern: Anticipated need for one three-day weekday block and one Friday–Sunday block per month.
Consistent availability across multiple shifts per month is strongly preferred.
Skills
Inpatient cardiovascular care and rounding
Interventional cardiology procedural competency
Hospital admissions and acute cardiac patient management
Overnight beeper call and urgent clinical consultation
Epic electronic medical record documentation
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Current BLS and ACLS certifications