Cardiology - Physician

1.0 FTE role split between 0.5 FTE Director and 0.5 FTE Clinical | Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute | Salary is between $600,000 and $745,000 per year

Job Summary :

Swedish Medical Group is seeking a Cardiologist and Executive Medical Director to provide dual leadership in both clinical cardiology and strategic program development for the Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute (SHVI) in Seattle, Washington. This unique role combines high-impact patient care with executive leadership, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of cardiovascular medicine across the Pacific Northwest.

As Executive Medical Director, the incumbent will lead the Cardiology Division, drive clinical innovation, and ensure the delivery of exceptional, evidence-based care. The role is instrumental in integrating cardiovascular services, advancing research, and supporting education and training programs. This position operates within a complex, interdisciplinary environment and plays a key role in aligning SHVI’s goals with broader organizational strategies. This is a rare opportunity to join a mission-driven organization in one of the most vibrant and livable cities in the country.

Core Competencies :

• Provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for cardiovascular services
• Demonstrates clinical excellence and upholds high standards of patient care
• Build collaborative relationships across specialties and administrative teams
• Leads innovation in care delivery, research, and education

Clinical Responsibilities :

0.5 FTE will be dedicated towards Cardiology clinical work within the Swedish Medical Center, Cherry Hill Campus.

Leadership & Administrative Responsibilities :

0.5 FTE will be dedicated towards Executive Medical Director / Administrative duties on-site at the Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill Campus.

Compensation & Benefits :

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.

Qualifications & Requirements :

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this job description are intended to provide a general overview of the role and do not represent a comprehensive or exhaustive list. The position may require additional tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, or projects as assigned.

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