Description
Academic General Cardiologist / Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Specialist
Portland VA Medical Center
| Academic Appointment at
Oregon Health & Science University
The Division of Cardiology at the VA Portland Health Care System is seeking an outstanding Academic General Cardiologist with expertise in Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging to join a highly collaborative and mission-driven cardiovascular program in Portland.
This position offers a unique opportunity to build a rewarding academic career within an integrated VA–university partnership while caring for a highly appreciative veteran population. Candidates will join a collegial group of dedicated cardiologists committed to clinical excellence, education, innovation, and advancing cardiovascular care through evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.
The ideal candidate will have strong interests in multimodality cardiovascular imaging, medical education, and academic program development. Expertise in echocardiography, cardiac MRI and/or Cardiac CT is particularly desirable.
Why Join Portland VA Cardiology?
The cardiology program at the VA Portland Health Care System combines the strengths of a major academic affiliate with the collegiality and mission focus of the VA healthcare system. Faculty enjoy close collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University and actively participate in fellowship education, research, quality improvement, and program innovation.
This position provides:
- A broad and intellectually stimulating clinical cardiology practice
- Opportunities to expand and shape advanced cardiovascular imaging programs
- Direct involvement in cardiology fellowship and resident education
- Academic appointment at OHSU commensurate with qualifications
- Opportunities for clinician-educator or clinician-researcher career pathways
- Participation in research, quality initiatives, and systems improvement
- A supportive and collegial faculty environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration
Clinical Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care across multiple clinical settings including:
- Outpatient continuity cardiology clinics
- Inpatient cardiology consult service
- Coronary care unit (CCU) attending service
- Telemedicine and electronic consultation services
Clinical responsibilities may also include:
- Interpretation of electrocardiograms and cardiac stress testing
- Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography
- Electrical cardioversion
Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging
The division is committed to continued growth in advanced cardiovascular imaging and offers opportunities to participate in:
- Advanced echocardiography
- Cardiac MRI
- Multimodality imaging integration
- Imaging education and curriculum development
Candidates with advanced imaging expertise and interest in program development are strongly encouraged to apply.
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.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in:
- Bedside and clinical teaching
- Fellowship and resident mentorship
- Didactic education
- Development of educational curricula
- Teaching within imaging and general cardiology
Clinician-educator faculty are encouraged to pursue leadership roles in educational and clinical programs, while clinician-researchers are supported in developing productive academic research programs.
Research, Quality & Leadership Opportunities
Faculty are encouraged to participate in:
- Clinical and outcomes research
- Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Health systems innovation
- Academic scholarship and publications
- Programmatic leadership within the cardiovascular service line
The division values physicians who are collaborative, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement in patient care and education.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates should:
- Be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
- Have completed an accredited cardiology fellowship
- Be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure
- Demonstrate strong clinical and interpersonal skills
- Have expertise or advanced training in cardiovascular imaging
Certification or eligibility in Echocardiography is strongly preferred.
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:
- 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 requirements per 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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Requirements
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.
