General Cardiologist

NEJM; Anacortes, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 553,000 - 676,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $30,000

Relocation assistance

Physician benefits

Job summary

Island Health in Anacortes, WA is seeking a full-time board-eligible/board-certified General Cardiologist to join our expanding cardiology program. This role offers outpatient focus with limited inpatient calls and opportunities to supervise echocardiography, stress testing, rhythm monitoring, and device management within a collaborative, patient-centered team.

The ideal candidate will hold WA medical license (or be able to obtain) and be committed to rural health service, quality improvement,

Qualifications

• Must be able to interpret Echocardiograms.
• Board-certified or Board-eligible in Echocardiography is required.
• Active Washington State Medical License or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and interpretation of ECHOs, stress testing, and heart rhythm monitors.
• Supervision of devices, ambulatory APP, clinic appointments and follow-up cardiology appointments.
• Collaborate with multi-specialty providers and support staff.

Skills

Echocardiography interpretation

Education

Board-certified/board-eligible in Echocardiography

Job description

Island Health is seeking a full-time board-eligible/board-certified General Cardiologist to join their expanding practice at Island Health in Anacortes, Washington.

Cardiology services have been in the Anacortes community for over twenty years; this is a unique opportunity to be part of establishing a new cardiology practice at Island Health. This is an ideal opportunity for a provider with a passion for serving rural communities to join a passionate and patient-centered medical staff working to improve the health and wellness for the entire community of Anacortes.

Duties may include but are not limited to supervision and interpretation of ECHO's, stress testing, and heart rhythm monitors along with supervision of devices, ambulatory APP, clinic appointments and follow-up cardiology appointments. If you are looking for a healthy work-life balance in a vibrant coastal community, this is the ideal opportunity is for you.

Position Details

• Full-time, 1.0 FTE with 4 day work week
• Monday to Friday primarily outpatient care schedule with limited inpatient consultation
• Cardiac diagnostics includes stress testing, rhythm management, nuclear diagnostics, device management
• General Cardiology hospital call coverage required (1:4)
• Collaborative, collegial group with growth opportunities
• Work closely with cohesive, multi-specialty group providers with support staff
• Integrated Meditech Expanse EMR platform, utilized throughout the organization

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation is between $553,414 and $676,394 per year
• Competitive base salary guarantee and productivity incentives the first year of employment combined with comprehensive CME & Professional Society allowance; malpractice coverage, Washington State Medical License, DEA and Medical Staff dues are paid by practice
• Sign on bonus of $30,000
• Relocation assistance
• Physician benefits

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be able to interpret Echocardiograms
• Board-certified or Board-eligible in Echocardiography is required
• Active Washington State Medical License or the ability to obtain one

Where You'll Work

Island Health, a Level III trauma center and Level II stroke center, is a 43-bed facility in Anacortes, Washington with 170 board-certified physicians and providers. With a -five-star Medicare rating, Island Health was named a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. It also received service excellence awards in Orthopedic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Spinal Fusion Surgery, Obstetrics and Emergency Care.

Where You'll Live

Anacortes is a historic city on north Puget Sound easily accessible by driving across the Deception Pass Bridge or taking the ferry to and from Seattle. Due to fortunate coastal weather patterns, Anacortes receives only 21 inches of rain annually and is known for hiking, boating and the pods of orcas living just offshore. With a tight-knit community and majestic views of the islands and snow-capped mountains, Anacortes is a beautiful place to call home.

Who You'll Work For

Island Health is the center of health and wellness in Washington's Skagit County, providing comprehensive health services at its award-winning hospital in Anacortes and its eight primary and specialty care clinics. Recognized as one of the most innovative small health systems in the country, Island Health has a five-star rating by Medicare. Island Health is committed to its mission to deliver quality, compassionate and personalized healthcare to the communities it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 31027