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Posted 28 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

Our Organization | Oregon and Southwest Washington

Become Part of a Collaborative Team in the Scenic Pacific Northwest

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

This unique position allows you to engage in advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support (MCS), transplant cardiology, shock management, and general cardiology alongside a team that truly enjoys working together to provide exceptional patient care. You will be part of a supportive network of 24 cardiologists and 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, wine, and year-round outdoor activities are all easily accessible.

Why This Position is Exceptional
  • Join a specialized heart failure team that includes four board-certified cardiologists in advanced heart failure, LVAD coordinators, a transplant coordinator, and a social worker.

  • Engage in collaboration with experts in cardiothoracic surgery, structural and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and pulmonary critical care.

  • Contribute to the growth of an established LVAD program at Sunnyside Medical Center, one of only two LVAD programs within our system.

  • Provide care for transplant patients through an integrated approach with our National Transplant Services and external Centers of Excellence.

  • Participate in catheterization 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.

Qualifications We Seek
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease.

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.

What We Offer
  • Total Rewards Package ranging from $587,600 to $702,400.

  • Base salary between $501,100 and $538,800.

  • $50,000 signing bonus along with $15,000 for relocation assistance.

  • Generous employer-funded pension and retirement contributions totaling 21% of eligible clinician earnings.

  • Competitive compensation model that is not based on fee-for-service production.

  • Opportunity to become a shareholder in our organization.

  • Paid educational leave, annual education allowance, CME support, and comprehensive benefits package.

Discover the Opportunity

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