Interventional Cardiologist- Faculty

Department Overview

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $685,000-$850,992; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions. 

 

The Knight Cardiovascular Institute (KCVI) is recognized as a top integrated center for cardiovascular clinical care, translational research and professional training in all aspects of heart and vascular disease. Guided by a multi-disciplinary approach, researchers and clinicians drive a vibrant translational research program, which focuses on delivering the latest knowledge and cutting edge care to patients. Specifically, research at KCVI seeks to improve patient outcomes by achieving earlier diagnosis of disease, more accurate monitoring of its progression, and tailoring therapy to the molecular basis of disease.

Function/Duties of Position

Clinical: You will work clinically as an interventional cardiologist and spend an average of two (2) days a week in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, with a focus on complex coronary interventions (chronic total occlusion and high-risk PCI). You are expected to cover your fair share of interventional call (weeknights, weekends, and holidays) and clinic. Additional clinical work will be assigned as needed.

 

Education: You are expected to spend a portion of your time on education-related activities. You will be expected to participate in the development of an interventional cardiology fellowship at OHSU and have the trainees participate in your valvular heart disease program.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed MD with an active Oregon license upon hire.
• Board Certified in Cardiology, board eligible/certified in Interventional Cardiology.
• DEA certification as well as current BCLS and ACLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an academic health facility would be preferred.
• Ideal candidate will have expertise in complex coronary and structural heart disease procedures.
• Preferred individual should also be capable in valvuloplasty, percutaneous valve implantation, ASD/PFO, perivalvular leak, and post-MI VSD closures, alcohol septal ablation, and implantation of percutaneous ventricular assist devices.

Additional Details

Benefits: 

OHSU has a fantastic benefit package which should be taken into consideration as part of your overall compensation. Your benefits are an important part of your total compensation package. From meeting your family's essential health needs, to saving for the future, to enhancing your day-to-day well being, programs are designed to be comprehensive, affordable and customizable to meet the diverse needs of employees and their families. 

 

OHSU offers options for medical, dental, vision, FSAs, life and disability insurance to employees eligible for benefits.  Depending on the plan you choose, OHSU covers all or most of the monthly cost, or premium, for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees and their covered family members.

 

OHSU offers many programs to employees to improve their health and well-being at no cost to employees such as the Spark Wellness program.

 

Time Off:

• Paid Time Off:  For full-time positions, 208 hours per year; accrual begins at time of employment.
• Extended Illness Bank (sick):  For full-time positions, 64 hours per year; no maximum balance.
• Holidays: Nine paid holidays per year plus a floating day. 

 

Retirement Plans:

OHSU offers employees a variety of retirement plans to help meet individual needs, including voluntary retirement savings plans, defined contribution plans, and a defined benefit program. We have retirement options that vest immediately and provide a 12% OHSU contributio

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu