Locum Pediatric & Congenital Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Tacoma, WA
Palm Health Resources is seeking a fellowship-trained Pediatric & Congenital Cardiac Anesthesiologist for an ongoing locum assignment in Tacoma, Washington.
This is an opportunity to support the continued growth of a rapidly evolving, high-acuity pediatric and congenital heart program, including cardiac surgery, Cath/EP, advanced cardiac imaging, and congenital heart disease patients across the lifespan.
Assignment Highlights
- Location: Tacoma, WA
- Start: ASAP Ongoing
- Setting: Inpatient children's hospital / congenital heart program
- Scheduled clinical coverage + call
- 24/7 congenital cardiac call model
- Approximately 1 cardiac surgery patient/day, plus Cath/EP and imaging
- 8 ORs Epic EMR
- Temp privileges available
- Nationally competitive 1099 compensation - Palm pays at the maximum approved rate
- Travel, lodging, and malpractice provided
Clinical Scope
Coverage includes:
- Pediatric and congenital cardiac surgery - pump and non-pump cases
- Cardiac Cath and Electrophysiology
- Cardiac CT and MRI
- Non-cardiac procedures for patients with congenital heart disease
- Pediatric and adult congenital heart disease patients
- Emergency/add-on cardiac cases, reoperations and take-backs
Call is coordinated with the on-call cardiac surgeon and interventional cardiologist for operative, Cath/EP, and other after-hours congenital cardiac needs.
When available, physicians may also assist with weekday pediatric anesthesia coverage and serve as third-call airway emergency backup.
Not included: OB anesthesia, routine general pediatric anesthesia call, or adult anesthesia outside congenital heart disease.
Requirements
- Board Certified Anesthesiologist
- Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship required
- Strong pediatric/congenital cardiac anesthesia experience
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, ABLS
Why This Assignment
This is particularly attractive for a pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist who wants to contribute to a growing congenital heart program, rather than simply filling OR shifts. The combination of cardiac surgery, Cath/EP, imaging, and adult congenital exposure offers meaningful subspecialty work in a market where fellowship-trained pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists remain difficult to recruit.
Tacoma / Puget Sound
Tacoma offers convenient access through Sea-Tac Airport, proximity to Seattle, waterfront neighborhoods, and easy access to Mount Rainier and the broader Puget Sound region-making it a practical location for both shorter blocks and extended assignments.
Palm Health Resources Locum Benefits
- Top-tier 1099 compensation
- We negotiate aggressively and pay at the maximum approved rate
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Travel and lodging coverage
- Rental car or mileage support when applicable
- Dedicated travel coordination
- Full credentialing and onboarding support
- Licensing assistance when applicable
- Dedicated recruiter throughout the assignment
- Flexible and nationwide locum opportunities
- Extension opportunities
- ICBA independent-contractor resources
- Health, dental, life and disability options through contractor resources
- Tax, legal, financial and accounting resources
Contact Palm Health Resources to discuss schedule, call structure, compensation and availability.
