Cardiology Advanced Imaging Medical Director | Physician(Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute)

0.8 FTE Clinical + 0.2 FTE Medical

Directorship | Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute | Salary is

between $550,000 and $670,000 per year

Job Summary :

The Medical Director will perform

clinical duties as a general Non-Invasive Cardiologist with a

specialization in Advanced Imaging Interpretation. Responsibilities

will encompass patient care through clinic visits, diagnostic

readings, and inpatient coverage. Additionally, the Medical

Director will oversee the Cardiology Diagnostic Imaging Center and

drive the growth and development of the Advanced Imaging Program.

They will collaborate closely with the echo lab medical director to

ensure high-quality standards for cardiac MRI, CT, and

echocardiography, while maintaining compliance with accreditation

standards.

The Medical Director will ensure

that all medical programs align with Swedish Medical Group (SMG)

standards for quality care, and that physicians and advanced

practice clinicians (APCs) adhere to all SMG guidelines. Alongside

their dyad partner and regional leadership, the Medical Director

will develop and implement strategic plans, assist with medical

staff recruitment, and keep clinic staff informed about SMG

strategies, directions, and responses to current issues. They will

also share accountability for financial performance targets and

compliance with accreditation standards and organizational

requirements.

Core Competencies :

Strategic thinker with

ability to balance specialty priorities and Providence Swedish

system-wide goals

Skilled in

consensus-building and persuasive communication across diverse

stakeholders, including physicians, APCs, administrators and

support staff

Flexible, adaptable, and

effective in leading the team and the program under time-sensitive

conditions

Strong interpersonal skills with

cultural awareness and inclusive leadership style

Understands of the SMG organization, policy

and its long-term needs

Key Leadership Responsibilities :

Strategic Direction &

Program Development

Define and execute a roadmap for advanced imaging aligned with

Swedish's cardiovascular strategy

Lead the launch and growth of Cardiac PET and expand cardiac MRI / CT

programs to meet evolving patient needs

Clinical Excellence & Quality Assurance

Maintain Level III standards for cardiac CT / MRI and other

modalities

Implement robust quality programs

ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with accreditation

standards

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Partner with

interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, and

radiology to support advanced procedures (e.g., TAVR,

Mitral / Tricuspid interventions)

Develop

• protocols for chest pain imaging in ED and inpatient settings;

optimize imaging for structural heart and complex interventions

Education & Research

Leadership

Mentor

physicians and APCs; develop fellowship opportunities in advanced

imaging.

Drive clinical research initiatives

and foster academic partnerships to position Swedish as an

innovation hub.

Qualifications & Requirements :

Licensed Cardiologist in

the State of Washington

Swedish Medical

Center medical staff member in good standing

Board-certified in Specialty

Drug Licenses

5 or more years as a practicing Cardiologist

with Level III competency in cardiac MRI, CT, and nuclear imaging

required

Participating providers status with

Medicare and Medicaid Programs

3 or more years

of leadership experience as a Medical Director of similar programs

Compensation is between $550,000

and $670,000 per year

The

compensation amounts listed may include productivity or

quality / service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as

applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME

benefits available to them.

Where You'll Work

Swedish

Heart & Vascular Institute is a leading cardiovascular care

center with the broadest range of services, subspecialties and

expertise in the region. With locations around Western Washington

and a dedicated heart facility in downtown Seattle, the Institute

is committed to advanced diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation

for adult and pediatric cardiovascular diseases and conditions. The

providers dedicate themselves to clinical research and education by

collaborating with other cardiac surgeons, vascular surgeons,

cardiologists and interventional radiologists around the region.

Where You'll Live

Seattle is the Pacific

Northwest's largest urban center, with a metro population

of 3.25 million, and is home to world-class arts and entertainment,

a robust economy and an outstanding school system. The city hugs

Puget Sound and offers magnificent mountain views to the north,

east and south. Home to the world's biggest tech giants,

Seattle offers some of the highest minimum wages in the country,

along with a notable music and arts scene, outdoor lifestyle and

amazing coffee.

Who You'll

Work For

Swedish is a comprehensive

health network with a long history of excellence. The Seattle-based

system operates five hospitals with more than 1,500 beds, and more

than 115 primary and specialty care clinics. Part of the Providence

family, Swedish is world-renowned for its innovative and

ground-breaking diagnoses, treatments and medical research at its

five award-winning institutes : cancer, digestive health, heart and

vascular, neuroscience and orthopedic. Its mission is to improve

the health and well-being of each person it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer including

disability / veteran

Job ID Number : 29942