Cardiologist - General

Northwest Permanente (NWP) is the largest multispecialty medical group in Oregon and southwest Washington with 1,500+ physicians and 300+ administrative professionals caring for 615,000+ Kaiser Permanente members. Northwest Permanente is owned and led by physicians who earn competitive salaries, without income based on providing individual services. Our medical group comprises board-certified physicians across 50+ specialties.

Northwest Permanente, P.C. is adding a board-certified or board-eligible non-invasive cardiologist to our Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver, WA. Regionally, we have 24 cardiologists with subspecialty expertise in electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, structural cardiology, advanced heart failure/transplant, cardiac MRI/CT, and adult congenital heart disease. We are seeking a highly qualified general cardiologist to support both ambulatory and inpatient care. Subspecialty interest in non-procedural electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, preventive cardiology, or advanced heart failure is preferred but not required. As our health system expands virtual care, applicants should have experience with telehealth and digital health, or the adaptability to incorporate virtual care into practice.

What You Can Expect:

• Integrated, multidisciplinary team that includes; 13 general cardiologists, 4 interventional cardiologists, 3 electrophysiologists, 4 advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologists, 1 congenital heart disease cardiologist, and 10 affiliated clinicians.
• Regional-leading STS outcomes.
• Dedicated diagnostic interpretation time for EKG's, echos, heart monitor reads, and stress tests.
• Practice mix that includes 25% inpatient work .
• 1:10 evening call with support from interventional, advance heart failure, and electrophysiology teams.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness program access.
• Active colleagues that enjoy biking, hiking, skiing and dining all within a city that is minutes away from the Columbia Gorge, Mount Hood, and the Oregon Coast.

Minimum Requirements:

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiologist

We Provide You:

• Generous automatic employer-funded pension and retirement contributions totaling 21% of clinician eligible earnings with additional employee contribution optional
• Competitive compensation that is not based on fee-for-service model
• Pathway for physicians to become shareholders of Northwest Permanente
• Paid annual education leave + annual education allowance
• Comprehensive benefits including largely employer-funded medical, dental insurance premiums, life insurance, and paid leave
• Complete professional liability coverage provided at no cost, 100% reimbursement for obtaining and maintaining board certification, continuing medical education reimbursement, and in-house CME opportunities
• Total Rewards value range of $595,741-$696,000

The annual salary for this position is $501,100 - $538,800 which considers an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, NWP offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.

For additional information, please email or call/text Senior Recruiter, Shana.T.Klemchuk@kp.org or 971-347-5826.

Why Northwest Permanente Physicians Work Here

Practicing in an integrated health care model like ours means that our clinicians have instant access to dozens of specialties, which allows for a level of collaboration and comprehensive treatment not found just anywhere. But don’t just take our word for it. Hear what NWP physicians have to say about the collaborative environment they work in, and how this model not only makes their jobs easier – it makes them better doctors. 

Equal Opportunity Employer
Northwest Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.