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Posted 21 July, 2026

Cardiologist - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant - $50,000 Hiring Bonus

Northwest Permanente, P.C.
Portland, OR, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Join Our Dynamic Team in the Pacific Northwest

We are currently in search of a Board Certified Cardiologist with specialized training in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology to become part of our collaborative, physician-led team serving Oregon and Southwest Washington.

This is a unique chance to engage in advanced heart failure management, mechanical circulatory support (MCS), transplant cardiology, shock treatment, and general cardiology within a team that truly enjoys working together to provide exceptional patient care. You will be joining a supportive network of 24 cardiologists along with a dedicated advanced heart failure team in one of the most exciting regions of the country, where mountains, rivers, forests, coastlines, biking trails, culinary delights, and outdoor activities await year-round.

Why This Position is Exceptional
  • Become part of an advanced heart failure team that includes four board-certified cardiologists specializing in heart failure, LVAD coordinators, a transplant coordinator, and a social worker.
  • Collaborate with experts in cardiothoracic surgery, structural and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and pulmonary critical care.
  • Contribute to the growth of a well-established LVAD program at Sunnyside Medical Center, one of only two LVAD programs within our system.
  • Care for transplant patients through an integrated approach with our National Transplant Services and recognized external Centers of Excellence.
  • Engage in cath lab procedures, including right heart catheterization with vasoreactivity challenge and endomyocardial biopsies, with optional transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) coverage.
  • Experience a balanced call schedule for advanced heart failure and inpatient rotations, with night calls limited to advanced heart failure cases.
What We Seek
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
Your Benefits
  • A comprehensive total rewards package ranging from $587,600 to $702,400.
  • Base salary between $501,100 and $538,800.
  • A generous $50,000 hiring bonus and $15,000 relocation assistance.
  • Employer-funded pension and retirement contributions totaling 21% of eligible clinician earnings.
  • Competitive compensation model not reliant on fee-for-service production.
  • Pathway to becoming a shareholder in our organization.
  • Paid educational leave, an annual education allowance, CME support, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Explore This Opportunity

If you are seeking meaningful work, a connected team, and an adventurous lifestyle in the Pacific Northwest, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.