Physician - Advanced Heart Failure

AOIA; Spokane, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 500,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Tail malpractice insurance

CME opportunities

Retirement plan

Job summary

Pulse Heart Institute seeks a Cardiologist with expertise in Advanced Heart Failure to join our team. The role focuses on comprehensive care, including advanced therapies, with a strong multidisciplinary approach in the Pacific Northwest.

The position emphasizes clinical excellence, collaboration, and leadership in heart failure services, including invasive and medical management. WA licensure, DEA/NPI, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/Board-eligible in Advanced Heart Failure.
• WA state licensure at time of employment.
• DEA, NPI and prescriptive authority.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced heart failure care including therapies and devices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families on management and follow-up.

Skills

Advanced Heart Failure

ECMO familiarity

CardioMEMS

Pulmonary hypertension

Education

Board certification in Advanced Heart Failure

Job description

About Pulse Heart Institute

MultiCare's Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies.

MultiCare's Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies.

Pulse Heart Institute is seeking a skilled Heart Failure specialist to join our team. Our Heart Failure program is well-established and recognized for providing high-quality, comprehensive care and advanced cardiac therapies to our community and the Pacific Northwest region.

?FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day Schedule: Variable

Base salary: $511,200.00 plus performance bonus, production bonus and call pay

What We Have to Offer

• Competitive compensation: Attractive salary with potential sign-on and relocation.
• Top-tier benefits: Medical, dental, CME, retirement plans, and malpractice insurance (including tail).
• Generous time off: Ample time to recharge and maintain work/life balance.
• Career growth: Student loan repayment, leadership training, and advancement opportunities.
• Research opportunities: Engage in impactful, industry-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated research, collaborating closely with our dedicated Research Institute team.
• Wellness support: Access to mental health services and wellness coaching.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Enjoy stunning views and outdoor adventures in a vibrant community.

Position Summary

MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute is looking for a Cardiologist with clinical job experience in the field of Advanced Heart Failure and Mechanical Circulatory Support to join our team. Our Heart Failure program is recognized for high-quality, comprehensive care and provides Advanced Cardiac Therapies to our region. We completed Joint Commission Certification for Destination TherapyLVAD care in 2018 and have a dedicated inpatient service and office space to manage the full spectrum of heart failure patients.
As a provider within our physician governed cardiovascular institute you'll find everything you need to excel in your job with talented teammates sharing your commitment to quality patient care. The administrative team within Pulse Heart Institute is here to partner with you to provide a high value system of health care to our community and across the Pacific Northwest. You will be joining a highly regarded and well established collegial team. Our team of general cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, EP's,advanced heart failure, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons work in a highly collaborative environment to provide the best possible patient care.

Requirements

• BC/BE in Advanced Heart Failure
• Proficient in ECMO, HMIII, short-term Mechanical support strategies, cardioMEMS, and pulmonary hypertension
• Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Why Choose Pulse?

• Physician-led care - Led by clinicians who understand patient needs firsthand, ensuring decisions are grounded in expertise and collaboration
• Mission-driven - We simplify the complexities of cardiovascular care and put patients at the center of every decision
• Proven excellence - Pulse units across MultiCare received the 2025 Chest Pain - MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award - the only facilities in Washington to earn this distinction
• People-first culture - We invest in our teams through professional development, supportive leadership and a workplace where caregivers can learn, grow and succeed
• Culture of belonging - Every caregiver is valued, supported and included - belonging is the foundation of how we work and grow
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle - Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

Associated benefit information can be viewed here

Contact Information

Contact: Carla Voss at [e-mail]