Cardiology - Physician

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is fulfilling our vision of transforming healthcare by expanding our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) team.

We have an opportunity for a 1.0 FTE physician in Seattle , Washington at our Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) hospital location.

We are seeking a dynamic, highly skilled and visionary Director to lead and develop this new cardiovascular critical care service line. The ideal candidate will be a physician board certified in either cardiac anesthesiology, cardiovascular disease, cardiothoracic surgery, or critical care with advanced cardiovascular care expertise. The director will closely collaborate with Advanced Heart Failure, Structural Heart, Electrophysiology, Vascular Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery teams. The leadership position will be a combination of administrative duties and clinical care.

The Director will oversee clinical operations, program development and quality initiatives. You will join talented colleagues in a culture that values clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement; partnering with Cardiac Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), along with Heart Failure cardiologists, physician leadership, and multidisciplinary clinical teams in a collaborative care model. This leadership position offers dedicated administrative time and opportunities to shape and grow a high-impact program that will serve as a regional and national model for excellence in cardiovascular intensive care.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the successful launch and growth of the new CVICU at VMMC.
• Manage and care for approximately 90 annual cardiogenic shock cases.
• Provide expertise in mechanical circulatory support including IABP, Impella CP, RP Flex, Impella 5.5 (approximately 70-80 cases annually).
• Lead support efforts for a robust VA / VV ECMO program with about 40-50 cases annually.
• Participate in the Mechanical Cardiac Support program expansion, including ECMO and build up Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) programs.
• Assist with intensive care management for approximately 400 open heart surgeries annually, including complex cases such as aortic arch surgery, valve replacements, pulmonary thromboendarterectomy, and septal myectomy.
• When needed, assist with over 450 structural heart procedures annually (most recent volumes), including MitraClip, Tricuspid clip, TAVR, transcatheter valve replacements, Watchman device placement, and high-risk PCI with Impella / ECMO support
• Collaborate on advanced electrophysiology procedures such as convergent ablations with experienced procedural teams.
• Engage in educational activities with internal medicine, anesthesiology, and surgery residents and cardiology fellows.
• Participate in leadership opportunities, committees, and clinical trials within the critical care and structural heart programs.
• Work with the CVICU multidisciplinary team including APPs, physicians, and support staff.
• Drive quality improvement, operational efficiency, and clinical research initiatives.
• Participate in education and mentorship of Medicine, Surgery and Anesthesiology residents and Cardiology fellows.
• Represent CVICU in organizational leadership and strategic committees.

Job Requirements

Team Details

At Virginia Mason Medical Center our goal is to empower people to live healthy lives. That's why we focus on health education and preventive medicine, in addition to comprehensive and compassionate medical care. Laboratory testing, diagnostic screenings, occupational medicine, and much more are all available. Our caring team members enjoy building relationships with our patients.

About Virginia Mason Medical Center

Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) is a leading tertiary and quaternary referral center specializing in complex and innovative cardiovascular care. As part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit health systems, we are nationally recognized for quality and patient safety, and provide advanced care that values collaboration and excellence. We are excited to launch a new Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at our downtown Seattle campus, dedicated to meeting the needs of a rapidly growing population of patients with complex cardiovascular disease.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at VMFH

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 surroundingmountains. 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.

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Why Join Virginia Mason Medical Center?

Clinical Excellence and Accomplishments

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health / dental / vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Living and Working in the Northwest

Living in the Puget Sound region, you’ll enjoy one of the most vibrant areas in the U.S.. The area offers a hub for culture, technology and innovation, set against a backdrop of unparalleled natural beauty.

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