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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a per diem Interventional Cardiologist, you will join our dynamic, award winning Cardiovascular Team at our Federal Way and Auburn clinic locations. We are recognized for exceptional patient care and outcomes throughout the Puget Sound area. Physicians are consistently drawn to this community for its unmatched quality of life, rooted in the Pacific Northwest's natural beauty and year-round outdoor lifestyle.

Every day you will provide compassionate and expert care, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the holistic well-being of patients and their families within Franciscan Medical Group.

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled, licensed, and compassionate physician, possessing expertise in diagnosing and managing complex diseases, alongside strong communication abilities. You will also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient-centered care and the capacity to thrive within a collegial and supportive environment.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Center for Cardiovascular Health : The Center for Cardiovascular Health at VMFH encompasses over 150 providers, including interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, advanced heart failure specialists, cardiac imaging specialists, vascular surgeons, thoracic surgeons, cardiac surgeons and anesthesiologists, among other specialists. Our programs have achieved significant recognition within the region and nationally for our quality and outcomes. We are a high volume program performing over 1100 open heart surgeries, 2400 PCIs and 2000 ablations annually. We provide care for over 200,000 patients in our cardiology clinics annually and provide inpatient services for our healthcare system that includes over 1500 beds and 8 hospitals in the Greater Seattle Area.
• Position Details: Cover cath lab, primarily for primary PCI and ad hoc PCI for ACS patients at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. This includes patients already in the hospital or those transferred from other facilities. Coverage may include scheduled outpatients who may need outpatient cath/PCI. Provide general and interventional cardiology backup for other general cardiologists during primary and back up call.
• Call: The anticipated call frequency is 1:4 for interventional cardiology and 1:8 for general cardiology. Procedures include cardiac caths, PCI, IABP, Impella, and TVP.
• Team based approach : Our team focuses on providing appropriate, compassionate, and state-of-the art medical care for our patients. Our clinicians comprise a dedicated and collaborative team that support each other and work together to create a positive work environment.
• Learning opportunities : We support opportunities for continuing medical education and professional growth.
• Innovation: Our culture promotes new approaches, best practice standards and continual improvement for both patient and team member safety using our Virginia Mason Production System with the vision of being the quality leader in healthcare.
• Compensation: $261.00/hour. Call compensation; $1025.00 per 24 hour call.

Our service line extends across an 11-hospital CommonSpirit system with three tertiary centers, including comprehensive heart failure and a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy center of excellence, giving you the depth of a major health system with the feel of a cohesive, collaborative team.

Join a team that is redefining what community cardiology can be. If you are looking for a place to build a career and a life, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• BC/BE; ABIM in Cardiovascular Disease
• Unrestricted active Washington State Medical License or eligible to obtain
• Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority required for the specific practice
• BLS and ACLS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to excellent patient care, collaborative, team based care and long-term community engagement.

Preferred

• 2+ years cardiology experience

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

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