Cardiologist Non Invasive Federal Way and Auburn

As a Cardiologist, you will join our dynamic, award winning Cardiovascular Team at our Federal Way and Auburn clinic locations. We are recognized for exceptional patient care and outcomes throughout the Puget Sound area. Physicians are consistently drawn to this community for its unmatched quality of life, rooted in the Pacific Northwest's natural beauty and year-round outdoor lifestyle.

Every day you will provide compassionate and expert care, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the holistic well-being of patients and their families within Franciscan Medical Group.

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled, licensed, and compassionate physician, possessing expertise in diagnosing and managing complex diseases, alongside strong communication abilities. You will also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient-centered care and the capacity to thrive within a collegial and supportive environment .

Opportunity Highlights:

• Center for Cardiovascular Health : The Center for Cardiovascular Health at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) encompasses over 150 providers, including interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, advanced heart failure specialists, cardiac imaging specialists, vascular surgeons, thoracic surgeons, cardiac surgeons and anesthesiologists, among other specialists. Our programs have achieved significant recognition within the region and nationally for our quality and outcomes. We are a high volume program performing over 1100 open heart surgeries, 2400 PCIs and 2000 ablations annually. We provide care for over 200,000 patients in our cardiology clinics annually and provide inpatient services for our healthcare system that includes over 1500 beds and 11 hospitals in the Greater Seattle Area.

• Position Details: This is a predominantly outpatient position. Inpatient responsibilities are limited to rounding coverage on a rotating basis. This position is four days per week. Two days per week at our Federal Way clinic and two days per week at our Auburn clinic. You will be part of a team of 5 cardiologists and 3 APP's.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday. Plus call.
• Call: Weekday, evening and weekend call is shared at a ratio 1:8. Call involves onsite inpatient rounding at St. Francis Medical Center. Some overnight call required. Nocturnal APP and fellows minimize overnight call.
• Team based approach : Our team focuses on providing appropriate, compassionate, and state-of-the art medical care for our patients. Our clinicians comprise a dedicated and collaborative team that support each other and work together to create a positive work environment.
• Learning opportunities : We support opportunities for continuing medical education and professional growth.
• Innovation: Our culture promotes new approaches, best practice standards and continual improvement for both patient and team member safety using our Virginia Mason Production System with the vision of being the quality leader in healthcare.

Our service line extends across an 11-hospital CommonSpirit system with three tertiary centers, including comprehensive heart failure and a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy center of excellence, giving you the depth of a major health system with the feel of a cohesive, collaborative team.

A PROGRAM BUILT ON CLINICAL EXCELLENCE

Our program consistently performs at the level of major academic medical centers, with the outcomes to prove it:

• CommonSpirit Health PCI Center of Excellence
• American Heart Association: Multiple Gold Awards, Get With The Guidelines (AMI)
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons: Multiple 3-Star Awards for cardiac surgery outcomes
• Among the highest PCI volumes in Washington State
• State leader in cardiovascular quality and outcomes

Join a team that is redefining what community cardiology can be. If you are looking for a place to build a career and a life, we'd love to hear from you.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS We offer a competitive, market-aligned compensation package that prioritizes patient experience, production and alignment with the Cardiovascular Service line goals including:

• Competitive base salary with productivity incentive (wRVU-based)
• Sign On Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• CME allowance and paid CME days
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Compensation Range; $497,000 - $630,000/year

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• BC/BE; ABIM in Cardiovascular Disease
• Unrestricted active Washington State Medical License or eligible to obtain
• Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority required for the specific pratice
• BLS and ACLS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to excellent patient care, collaborative, team based care and long-term community engagement.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

VMFH Center for Cardiovascular Health

• U.S News & World Report; Previous #1 ranking for cardiology, heart and vascular surgery in WA, AK, MT, ID, and OR ; among the top 50 cardiac programs in the nation
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS); 3-Star Ratings (highest possible) across three VMFH hospitals for isolated CABG, mitral valve repair and replacement (MVRR), and aortic valve replacement with CABG (AVR+CABG); one of only a few health systems in the nation to hold this distinction in all three areas
• American Heart Association; Get With The Guidelines(r) Heart Failure Gold Award; Get With The Guidelines(r) Stroke Gold Plus Award
• American College of Cardiology; First heart failure program in the Pacific Northwest to receive ACC accreditation
• COAP/Foundation for Health Care Quality; Cardiac Care Outcomes Assessment Program (COAP) Performance Recognition Award; Washington State's independent benchmark for PCI and cardiac outcomes quality

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

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