Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology Locums Pacific Northwest | Nov 2025 Start

A leading health system in the Pacific Northwest is seeking Advanced Heart Failure or Critical Care Cardiology locums coverage starting November 17, 2025, ongoing. This is a strictly Advanced Heart Failure role (no transplant) with a heavy critical care focus. Providers will work in tandem with three staff cardiologists in a highly specialized environment. Job Responsibilities: Inpatient rounding on assigned and unassigned patients (average census: 10–12) Serve as primary attending for ECMO and LVAD patients Participate in the hospital’s shock program Manage advanced cardiac support devices: ECMO, VV/VA Impella, and durable LVADs Provide daytime inpatient coverage (7am–7pm) and night call (7pm–7am) during scheduled week Qualifications: Fellowship-trained in Advanced Heart Failure or Critical Care Cardiology Active Washington medical license or IMLC eligibility Board Certified/Board Eligible in Cardiology Proficient in managing mechanical circulatory support devices (ECMO, Impella, LVADs) Working Hours: Schedule: 1 week on / 3 weeks off (Monday 7am – Monday 7am) Inpatient coverage: 7am–7pm daily Night call: 7pm–7am during scheduled week Overtime applies after 12 hours per day, not 40 hours per week Skills / Clinical Scope: Advanced Heart Failure management ECMO (VV and VA) Impella (including high-risk shock support) Durable LVAD management Critical care cardiology consults Inpatient rounding and call coverage Additional Information: - Specialty: Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology - Location: Seattle, Washington, United States - Contact: About the Company: We pride ourselves on being a different kind of locums group. Unlike other larger groups, we focus on building long-term partnerships with our hospital partners, and providing reliable, high-quality service to our clinical workforce. With a 98% retention rate for our physicians, you can trust that we prioritize their needs and satisfaction.