Cardiology - Interventional Physician

Facility : MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital

Location : Yakima, Washington

Start Date : January 19, 2026

End Date : September 21, 2026

Coverage Type : 24-hour Call Only (approximately 1 week per month)

Practice Setting : Inpatient Cath Lab / STEMI Call

EMR : Epic

Position Overview

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital is seeking a Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist to provide Cath Lab and STEMI call coverage on a locum basis. This long-term opportunity supports the facility during an ongoing permanent search and offers steady 1-week-per-month coverage blocks.

Impella proficiency is the top priority for this client.

Candidates must have recent, hands-on Impella experience , with the ability to manage device insertion, monitoring, and troubleshooting independently.

Experience with pulmonary embolism interventions is a strong plus, but selection will center on Impella capability.

Assignment Details

Schedule : 24-hour beeper call; 1 week per month (exact dates TBD)

Patient Volume : 2 6 cases per shift (Cath Lab focus)

Response Time : 20 minutes

Call Back Rate : 20%

Phone Consults : 1 per day

Admissions : None

Trauma Level : III

Support Staff : 2 RNs, 1 PA / NP, and 1 Office Staff

Privileges : Temporary privileges available for clean histories (credentialing days)

Requirements

Board Certification : Interventional Cardiology (Fellowship required)

Licensure : Active WA license or IMLC eligibility

Certifications : ACLS required

Experience : Recent Impella device experience REQUIRED ; PE treatment proficiency preferred

Travel & Lodging

Nearest Airports : Yakima Air Terminal (local) or Tri-Cities Airport (PSC 90 miles SE)

Recommended Lodging : Home2 Suites Yakima Airport or Tru by Hilton Yakima Airport

Why This Opportunity

This is an excellent chance to join the MultiCare Health System in a key interventional role supporting their Cath Lab and STEMI program. Physicians with strong Impella experience will be prioritized for immediate review and interview.