Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician

Cardiology - Heart Failure and Transplant Physician at CommonSpirit Health summary :

The Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist position at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health involves caring for patients with serious heart conditions, managing mechanical circulatory devices, and leading clinical outreach programs. This role requires collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team of over 150 providers and active participation in healthcare education and quality improvements. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience, board certification in heart failure, and the ability to practice in Washington State.

Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) brings together two award winning health systems in Washington State, CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason Medical Center, as one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington. At VMFH 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.

Responsibilities

Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist Opportunity- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH)

Franciscan Medical Group, along with the Center for Cardiovascular Health at VMFH, is actively recruiting for an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join our Franciscan Heart and Vascular Associates group and the advanced heart failure team. This position is located in Tacoma, Washington and will be part of the Franciscan Medical Group multi-specialty practice serving the greater South Puget Sound region of Washington State.

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 cardiac anesthesiologists. 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 3 tertiary care hospitals in the Greater Seattle Area.

Clinical Responsibilities :

• Maintains an active Advanced Heart Failure practice and is Boarded in Heart Failure
• Inpatient rounding of advanced heart failure service at VMFH regional level, including tertiary medical centers in the region
• Caring for patients with mechanical circulatory devices, ECMO, and pulmonary hypertension.

Other Responsibilities :

Qualifications

Our integrated health system includes Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled-nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the United States; Benaroya Research Institute, internationally recognized for autoimmune disease research; and Virginia Mason Institute, a teaching organization which coaches health care professionals and others around the world in the Virginia Mason Production System, an innovative lean management method for improving quality and safety. VMFH is part of CommonSpirit Health, the largest faith based nonprofit healthcare system in the US.

About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Our integrated health system includes Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled-nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the United States; Benaroya Research Institute, internationally recognized for autoimmune disease research; and Virginia Mason Institute, a teaching organization which coaches health care professionals and others around the world in the Virginia Mason Production System, an innovative lean management method for improving quality and safety. VMFH is part of CommonSpirit Health, the largest faith based nonprofit healthcare system in the US.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

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, the Seattle region 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.

Pay Range

$202.34 - $297.72 / hour

Keywords :

Cardiologist, Heart Failure, Transplant Physician, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiovascular Health, Patient Care, Healthcare Recruitment, Medical Licensure, ECMO