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, and 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) and 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.