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Posted 02 August, 2026

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

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

Job Description

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Northwest Permanente | Oregon and Southwest Washington

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Join a Connected Team in the Heart of the Pacific Northwest

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Northwest Permanente is seeking a Board Certified Cardiologist with sub-specialty training in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology to join a collaborative, physician-led team in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

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This is a rare opportunity to practice advanced heart failure, MCS, transplant cardiology, shock, and general cardiology with a team that genuinely enjoys working together to care for patients. You'll be part of a supportive group of 24 cardiologists and a dedicated advanced heart failure team in one of the most adventurous regions in the country, with mountains, rivers, forests, coastlines, bike trails, food, wine, and year-round outdoor life all within reach.

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Why This Role Stands Out

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    Join an advanced heart failure team with four advanced heart failure-boarded cardiologists, LVAD coordinators, a transplant coordinator, and a social worker.

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    Collaborate across cardiothoracic surgery, structural and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and pulmonary critical care.

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    Help grow an established LVAD program at Sunnyside Medical Center, one of only two LVAD programs in the Kaiser Permanente system.

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    Care for transplant patients through an integrated model with Kaiser Permanente's National Transplant Services and external Centers of Excellence.

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    Participate in cath lab procedures, including right heart catheterization with vasoreactivity challenge and endomyocardial biopsies, with optional TEE coverage.

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    Enjoy a balanced advanced heart failure call and inpatient rotation, with night call limited to advanced heart failure.

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What We're Looking For

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    Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease.

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

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What You'll Receive

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    Total Rewards Package of $587,600 - $702,400

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    Salary $501,100 - $538,800

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    $50,000 hiring bonus and $15,000 relocation assistance.

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

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    Competitive compensation not based on fee-for-service production.

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    Pathway to become a Northwest Permanente shareholder.

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

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Explore the Opportunity

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If you're looking for meaningful work, a connected team, and an adventurous Pacific Northwest lifestyle, CLICK HERE.