Non-Invasive Cardiologist

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Per Diem Cardiologist, you will join our dynamic, award winning Cardiovascular Team in Silverdale, Washington, on the campus of St. Michael Medical Center. We are recognized for exceptional patient care and outcomes throughout the region. Our program consistently performs at the level of major academic medical centers, with the outcomes to prove it.  We are among the highest PCI volumes in Washington State and a leader in cardiovascular quality and outcomes. Physicians are consistently drawn to this community for its unmatched quality of life, rooted in the Pacific Northwest's natural beauty and year-round outdoor lifestyle.

You will provide compassionate and expert care, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the holistic well-being of patients and their families. We have a shared call model that protects your time and supports sustainable practice.  Single-hospital call model; no splitting your attention across multiple facilities.

To be successful in this role you will be dedicated to excellent patient care and possess expertise in diagnosing and managing complex diseases with strong communication skills. You will also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient-centered care and the capacity to thrive within a collegial and supportive environment. This is primarily an outpatient role.  Our service cares for complex, high-acuity cardiac patients requiring a full spectrum of cardiovascular expertise.

Position Details:

• Weekend hospital coverage
• 48 hour call; Overnight call supported by APP team
• Reading echocardiograms, performing TEE's, cardioversions and reading nuclear stress tests
• Option for clinic coverage, consults, and urgent hospital discharges.

You will work alongside a team that includes:

• 14 total Cardiologists and 13 Advanced Practice Providers
• 4 Interventional Cardiologists and a dedicated Structural Cardiologist
• 3 Electrophysiologists
• Advanced Cardiac Imager specializing in Cardiac MRI and Cardiac CT
• Robust Structural Heart Program: TAVR and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO)
• 2 Cardiothoracic Surgeons, 4 Cardiac Anesthesiologists, 3 Vascular Surgeons, and Thoracic Surgery
• Virginia Mason Franciscan Cardiovascular Fellowship Program
  
  

The Kitsap Peninsula and surrounding communities of Bainbridge Island, Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, Silverdale, and Poulsbo offer a lifestyle that is genuinely hard to find anywhere else in the country. You are minutes from trails, water, and mountains, yet a short ferry ride from the culture and amenities of Seattle.

We have over 250 miles of saltwater shoreline, kayaking, hiking, the Olympic National Park day trips, and year-round outdoor adventure. A scenic 35-minute ferry ride connects you to Seattle's world-class arts, dining, sports, and culture.  Our region offers a lower cost of living than Seattle and has very strong school systems; school districts are consistently rated among the top in Washington State.  

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Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• BC/BE; ABIM in Cardiovascular Disease
• Unrestricted active Washington State Medical License or eligible to obtain
• Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority required for the specific practice
• BLS and ACLS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to excellent patient care, collaborative, team based care and long-term community engagement.

Preferred 

• Strong clinical skills in non-invasive cardiology including echocardiography, stress testing, and nuclear cardiology.
• Cardiac CT and/or Cardiac MRI experience