Cardiologist - Structural/Interventional - Associate Medical Director

Company: Virginia Mason
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

Job Number: 202424 Department: Cardiology Hours: Negotiable
Physician - Cardiologist - Structural/Interventional - Associate Medical Director of Structural Heart

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington is recruiting a full time Cardiologist, specializing in Interventional Cardiology with a particular focus and training in Structural Heartto join our care team of 12 cardiologists. This position offers multidisciplinary collaboration with a collegial team of dedicated and talented providers and staff. This is a unique leadership opportunity for the right candidate. In addition to providing patient care at VMMC, this individual would assume the role of Associate Medical Director of Structural Heart for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH).

Position Highlights

Team Approach to Cardiology. The Cardiology service line works together to provide comprehensive cardiac testing, medical therapy, electrophysiology, interventional, and surgical services to a wide variety of patients. We take a multidisciplinary team approach to developing care plans for complex patients. MD providers are supported by a multidisciplinary team including ARNP's, PA', RN's, MA's, and administrative staff.

Integrative Cardiology Service Line. The service line includes the Cardiology clinic (in eight Virginia Mason locations across the Puget Sound), cardiac testing (also eight locations), device clinic (6 locations), and our Seattle based services of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Cardiac Rehab.

Innovation. Innovation is encouraged at all levels at Virginia Mason and faculty have the opportunity to learn and apply the principles of the Virginia Mason Production System (VMPS). VMPS is unique in health care and has earned us numerous health care quality, innovation and safety awards.

Teaching Opportunities. Virginia Mason Cardiology supports an internal medicine residency program through clinic based rotations with Cardiology. We also offer shadowing opportunities for medical students, as well as mentorship opportunities with ARNP's and PA's working in Cardiology.

Research Opportunity. Research is not required but encouraged and supported. Virginia Mason runs numerous clinical trials through partnership with the Benaroya Research Institute, renowned for discoveries in auto-immune disease. Internal pilot grants are available. The Virginia Mason Center for Health Services also supports publication of innovations in health care delivery.

Career Growth. The cardiology service line and other departments within the medical center are dedicated to training and developing leaders from within the organization for all types of clinical and administrative roles.

Compensation. Includes competitive salary, vacation, retirement and health benefits, and faculty education allowance.

Position Specifics. This is an Associate Medical Director role with oversight for the structural heart program across the VMFH system. In addition to providing direct patient care, the right candidate would be responsible for program quality and growth of the structural program. VMFH encompasses three tertiary/quaternary care centers across the Puget Sound region. Collectively, we have performed over 300 TAVR and 250 Watchmans in the past year.

Interventional Cardiologists have one day/week in the Cath Lab (also their call day), participate in 1 in 4 PCI call (STEMI call coverage), and also participate in 1 in 12 general Cardiology call at VMMC.

Qualifications:

• BC/BE in cardiology and interventional cardiology
• Advanced Fellowship/additional training in structural heart
• 5+ years' experience performing Structural Heart procedures highly preferred
• Proven record of Structural Heart program building strongly preferred
• Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the State of WA
• Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for specific practice About Virginia Mason
  Virginia Mason, established in 1920 in Seattle, WA, is internationally recognized as a preeminent health care organization focused on delivering quality services to our patients. We have a 336-bed hospital in Seattle and multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 450 physicians. With a network of primary, specialty, neighborhood clinics and regional medical centers; you will find our culture is the very definition of best practices and a model that is the benchmark for other medical organizations. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters-your patients.
  Virginia Mason offers much more than competitive compensation and benefits. With continuing education opportunities and the added potential of relocation assistance, you will find our commitment to your well-being is both rewarding and refreshing.
  
  About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
  Virginia Mason Franciscan Health provides expert, compassionate medical care at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites of care throughout the Puget Sound region.
  
  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Virginia Mason
  We commit to fostering an equitable, diverse and intentionally inclusive environment - we strive for all to feel valued, respected and that they belong. Our unique life experiences and backgrounds make our patient care extraordinary. Our diversity fuels our culture of innovation and transformative health care. Our differences are our strengths and inspire a promising future.
  
  Living in the Pacific Northwest
  Located in the Pacific NW, Seattle is an area with a mild climate year round and close to the great outdoors where we enjoy an abundance of activities with our close proximity to the waters of Puget Sound and surrounding mountains. City life and cultural activities are also thriving. With a variety of neighborhoods and areas to work and live, there are many choices for the type of lifestyle you'd like to enjoy.
  
  What's next?
  Please, apply online with Virginia Mason at
  "Each Person. Every Moment. Better Never Stops."
  We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
  

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