Cardiology - Physician

Cardiology - Physician at Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute - Provider Solutions + Development summary:

The position is for a Cardiology Physician serving as both a clinical Non-Invasive Cardiologist and Medical Director specializing in advanced cardiac imaging. Responsibilities include patient care, program development and growth of advanced imaging services, quality assurance, multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and strategic leadership within the Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute. The role requires extensive experience in cardiac MRI, CT, and nuclear imaging, leadership skills, and adherence to organizational and accreditation standards.

0.8 FTE Clinical + 0.2 FTE Medical Directorship | Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute | Salary is between $550,000 and $670,000 per year The Medical Director will perform clinical duties as a general Non-Invasive Cardiologist with a specialization in Advanced Imaging Interpretation. Responsibilities will encompass patient care through clinic visits, diagnostic readings, and inpatient coverage and drive the growth and development of the Advanced Imaging Program.

They will collaborate closely with the echo lab medical director to ensure high-quality standards for cardiac MRI, CT, and echocardiography, while maintaining compliance with accreditation standards. The Medical Director will ensure that all medical programs align with Swedish Medical Group (SMG) standards for quality care, and that physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) adhere to all SMG guidelines. Alongside their dyad partner and regional leadership, the Medical Director will develop and implement strategic plans, assist with medical staff recruitment, and keep clinic staff informed about SMG strategies, directions, and responses to current issues.

They will also share accountability for financial performance targets and compliance with accreditation standards and organizational requirements.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with ability to balance specialty priorities and Providence Swedish system-wide goals
• Skilled in consensus-building and persuasive communication across diverse stakeholders, including physicians, APCs, administrators and support staff
• Flexible, adaptable, and effective in leading the team and the program under time-sensitive conditions
• Strong interpersonal skills with cultural awareness and inclusive leadership style
• Understands of the SMG organization, policy and its long-term needs Key Leadership Responsibilities:
  Strategic Direction & Program Development
• Define and execute a roadmap for advanced imaging aligned with Swedish’s cardiovascular strategy
• Lead the launch and growth of Cardiac PET and expand cardiac MRI/CT programs to meet evolving patient needs
• Clinical Excellence & Quality Assurance
• Maintain Level III standards for cardiac CT/MRI and other modalities
• Implement robust quality programs ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with accreditation standards Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Partner with interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, and radiology to support advanced procedures (e.g., TAVR, Mitral/Tricuspid interventions)
• Develop protocols for chest pain imaging in ED and inpatient settings; optimize imaging for structural heart and complex interventions Education & Research Leadership
• Mentor physicians and APCs; develop fellowship opportunities in advanced imaging
• Drive clinical research initiatives and foster academic partnerships to position Swedish as an innovation hub
  
  Qualifications & Requirements:
• Licensed Cardiologist in the State of Washington
• Swedish Medical Center medical staff member in good standing
• Board-certified in Specialty
• Drug Licenses
• 5 or more years as a practicing Cardiologist with Level III competency in cardiac MRI, CT, and nuclear imaging required
• Participating providers status with Medicare and Medicaid Programs
• 3 or more years of leadership experience as a Medical Director of similar programs Compensation is between $550,000 and $670,000 per year The compensation amounts listed may include productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In…