Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician

Job Description Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist (Locums, WA) Job ID : Location : Seattle, WA Start Date : November 17, 2025 Contract Length : Ongoing Employment Type : Locum Tenens 1099 Coverage : Scheduled Clinical Call Position Overview We are seeking a Board-Certified Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join a Level 1 trauma facility in Seattle, WA. This is a heavily critical care focused position with primary attending responsibilities for ECMO and LVAD management in collaboration with three staff physicians. Schedule & Coverage Rotation : 1 week on / 3 weeks off (Monday 7 AM following Monday 7 AM) Inpatient coverage : 7 : 00 AM 7 : 00 PM Night call : 7 : 00 PM 7 : 00 AM Ongoing, long-term locums assignment Work Details Patient load : per shift Setting : Inpatient cardiology service EMR : Epic Team : Work alongside 3 staff cardiologists Procedures / Skills required : Full critical care management of advanced heart failure patients ECMO (VA & VV) Impella (all forms) Durable LVADs Participation in hospital shock program Primary attending responsibilities for ECMO & LVAD patients Requirements Board Certification : Required License : Active WA License or IMLC accepted Fellowship : Advanced Heart Failure / Cardiology fellowship preferred Certifications : BLS, ACLS Experience : Critical care level expertise in ECMO, LVAD, and Impella management Credentialing : 90 days Position Highlights Long-term locums opportunity with predictable rotation (1 week on, 3 off) Manage highly complex heart failure patients in a Level 1 trauma center Work with a collaborative, experienced cardiology team Excellent support staff and Epic EMR