Description
The Swedish Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking an Interventional Cardiologist for per diem work to help its Interventional Cardiology program at its Issaquah campus, in collaboration with the Cherry Hill campus.
The duties include:
1) on-call responsibilities for cardiac emergencies that require interventional / procedural cardiology (STEMI, cardiogenic shock), and 2) care for cardiology patients admitted to the hospital. Overnight on-call responsibilities cover the Issaquah and Cherry Hill campuses and may be weekend or weeknights as assigned.Inpatient duties include weekend days centered at the Issaquah campus with inpatient rounding with the APC on service and covering Issaquah call. You will be expected to collaborate with the Cherry Hill campus when needed.
The mission of this program is to provide safe, compassionate, collaborative, evidence-based, and cost-effective treatment to the whole patient.
The interventional cardiology program enjoys strong collaboration with other specialties including cardiac surgery, vascular medicine, critical care/pulmonary medicine, and cardiac anesthesia while emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to the practice of cardiovascular medicine.
- MD/DO degree from a recognized medical or osteopathic school required
- Board certification in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology required
- Top-notch skills in communication, team dynamics, and culture creation required
- Skills required include left and right heart catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention, insertion of mechanical circulatory support, pericardiocentesis, and insertion of temporary pacing wires.
- Compensation is between $330.65 and $460.53 per hour
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
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran
Job ID Number: 31002
