Medical Director, Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging

VA Portland Health Care System; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 380,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days/year

CME reimbursement

Job summary

VA Portland Health Care System in Portland seeks an early- to mid-career cardiologist with advanced cardiovascular imaging fellowship training to lead and grow the imaging program. This position offers an academic appointment at OHSU and opportunities to teach fellows, participate in research, and contribute to quality improvement within a VA–university partnership.

The role includes directing imaging services (CMR, CT, nuclear), faculty mentorship, and clinical leadership while caring for

Qualifications

• Board certification in cardiovascular disease or eligibility.
• Completion of accredited cardiology fellowship required.
• Imaging training in advanced cardiovascular imaging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the advanced cardiovascular imaging program (CMR, CT, nuclear).
• Provide structured mentorship during initial years in role.
• Hold an academic appointment at OHSU and teach fellows/residents.
• Engage in research, quality improvement and health systems innovation.
• Collaborate within a VA–university partnership for education and care.

Skills

Academic leadership

Mentorship

Teaching fellows

Clinical cardio expertise

Education

Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease

Accredited cardiology fellowship

Imaging fellowship/training (CMR/CT/Nuclear)

Tools

Echocardiography

Cardiac CT

Cardiac MRI

Job description

Medical Director, Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging

Portland VA Medical Center | Academic Appointment at Oregon Health & Science University

The Division of Cardiology at the Portland VA Medical Center is seeking a talented early or mid-career cardiologist with fellowship training in advanced cardiovascular imaging (CT/CMR/Nuclear Cardiology) to lead and grow our imaging program. This role is designed for a rising academic cardiologist ready to step into program leadership.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a growing imaging program, within a collaborative VA–university partnership, while caring for a highly appreciative veteran population.

Why This Role

Early career faculty will receive mentorship from the Chief of Cardiology and senior imaging faculty (OHSU) as you take ownership of program direction, while building your own academic and clinical identity.

You will:

• Direct and help shape the advanced cardiovascular imaging program (CMR, cardiac CT, nuclear cardiology)
• Receive structured mentorship from senior faculty during your first years in the role
• Hold an academic appointment at OHSU
• Teach and mentor cardiology fellows and residents from OHSU
• Participate in research, quality improvement, and health systems innovation
• Join a collegial, mission-driven faculty group with strong interdisciplinary collaboration

Other Clinical Responsibilities

• Outpatient continuity cardiology clinics
• Inpatient cardiology consult service
• Coronary care unit (CCU) attending service
• Interpretation of EKGs and cardiac stress testing
• Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography
• Electrical cardioversion

Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Leadership

As Director, you will help grow and shape:

• Nuclear Cardiology imaging (with radiology): PET myocardial perfusion (sarcoid, CA, viability study)
• Cardiac MRI program: brand new 1.5 T Siemens scanner
• Cardiac CT services: CCTA, LAA occlusion, TAVR etc.
• Imaging curriculum and fellow education

Candidates with imaging expertise and genuine interest in program-building are strongly encouraged to apply — prior formal leadership experience is not required. Protected time for research, education and program development will be available, commensurate with experience and academic interests.

Academic Mission & Teaching

Teaching is a core mission of the cardiology division. Faculty work closely with medical students, internal medicine residents, and cardiology fellows from Oregon Health & Science University in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with opportunities to:

• Lead bedside and clinical teaching
  Mentor fellows and residents
  Develop imaging-focused didactic content and curricula
  Pursue a clinician-educator or clinician-researcher academic track, with senior faculty guidance

Research, Quality & Leadership Opportunities

• Clinical and outcomes research
• Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Academic scholarship and publications
• Growing leadership responsibility within the cardiovascular service line as you establish yourself

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should:

• Be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
• Have completed an accredited cardiology fellowship
• Additional training or strong interest in advanced cardiovascular imaging (echo, CMR, and/or cardiac CT)
• Be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure
• Echocardiography certification or eligibility strongly preferred
• Early-career candidates encouraged to apply — this role includes structured mentorship for those new to program leadership

Life in Portland

Portland offers an exceptional quality of life with access to world-class outdoor recreation, vibrant food and arts communities, excellent schools, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Faculty enjoy a balanced lifestyle with easy access to the Oregon coast, Cascade Mountains, hiking, cycling, skiing, and wine country.

Join a division dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care to veterans while advancing education, innovation, and academic excellence.

Additional information:

• Academic affiliation with Oregon Health & Science University
• Teaching and supervisory opportunities with cardiology fellows and trainees
• $400,000 annual salary
• A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be offered.
• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirementsper VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
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U.S. Citizenship. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.