Seeking Talented General Cardiologist for Excellent Regional Oversight Taskforce - Seattle, WA

Updated 8/12/26
$330,000 – $400,000 yearly
1669 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, Washington, 98108, United States
Physician
Cardiology
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Degree Required MD/DO Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Academic/Training Program
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 1 year

Job description

Job description

General Cardiologist Opportunity – VA Puget Sound Healthcare System (VAPSHCS), Seattle, WA

The VA Puget Sound Healthcare System in Seattle, WA, is seeking a highly motivated General Cardiologist to join the Medical Specialty Care Oversight Taskforce (MASCOT) within VISN 20. MASCOT is a hub-and-spoke cardiology network serving Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska, with a special focus on veterans residing in areas with limited or no cardiology access.

Job Responsibilities

Provide cardiology consultation and management for patients across the network, both onsite and via telehealth
Develop a strong telehealth presence and serve as a consultant/resource for cardiology and primary care advanced providers in the region
Build and nurture clinical relationships to further the hub-and-spoke cardiology program
Diagnose and treat coronary heart disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, and heart rhythm disorders
Outpatient consultative cardiology (including telehealth), inpatient consultation, cardiac study interpretation
Expertise required in electrocardiography, ambulatory rhythm monitoring, stress testing, and echocardiography (board certification/eligibility in echocardiography expected)
Supervise, mentor, and educate cardiology advanced practice providers within the network; coordinate care between facilities
Report to the VISN 20 Cardiology MASCOT Director
Travel may be required to multiple duty stations within VISN 20

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate: The ideal cardiologist is devoted to advancing clinical excellence, research, inter-professional education, and is committed to VA’s values, merit promotion, equal employment opportunity, and positive labor relations. Academic appointment at the University of Washington School of Medicine is available based on experience.

Working Hours

Competitive salary for Board-Certified Cardiologists
Industry-leading benefits package:
Robust health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement via FERS: Social Security, pension, Thrift Savings Plan with up to 5% government matching
Paid time off: 26 days annual leave, 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 5 days CME leave
Long-term care insurance available
Educational Debt Reduction Program may be available for qualified candidates
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Veterans Health Administration

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