Location: Washington
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Start Date: ASAP (Targeting early October 2026 start)
End Date: Ongoing
Coverage Structure: Days per Month (Minimum 2 Weeks/Month; Full-Time Block Preferred)
Coverage Type: Clinic + OR Cases + Weekday & Weekend Call Coverage
Credentialing Timeframe: Days
Position Highlights & Requirements We are seeking a Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for ongoing monthly coverage in Washington. Candidates must have ongoing availability for at least 2 weeks per month, with preference given to a single provider able to handle full-time coverage.
- Licensure: Active Washington (WA) State Medical License or active IMLC required.
- Certifications: Board Certified (BC) in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
- EHR System: EPIC.
- Schedule Pattern: 7:00 AM 5:00 PM daily hours. Includes 1 clinic day per week, standard OR surgical days, 2 weekday call nights per week (5:00 PM 7:00 AM), and full weekend call coverage.
- Call Rules: Weekend call runs Friday 7:00 AM to Monday 7:00 AM. Coverage blocks cannot end mid-weekend (must end on a Friday 7:00 AM or Monday 7:00 AM).
Required Surgical Skills & Procedures Candidates must be proficient and experienced in high-acuity adult cardiac procedures:
- Impella 5.5 Placement & Support: Required
- Aortic Valve Conservation Procedures: Required
- Aortic Root Remodeling & Enlargement: Required
- Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: Preferred
