Cardiology Physician

Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Cardiologist in this primarily outpatient opportunity, you will join our dynamic, award winning Cardiovascular Team in Sequim, WA. We are recognized for exceptional patient care and outcomes throughout the Puget Sound, Kitsap Peninsula, and Olympic Peninsula. 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.

You will provide compassionate and expert care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary Cardiovascular service line to support the holistic well-being of patients and their families.

To be successful in this role, you will be dedicated to excellent patient care, possess strong communication skills, and be responsible for interpreting echocardiograms, stress tests, and optionally nuclear imaging. We are looking for someone who demonstrates a deep commitment to patient-centered care and thrives within a collegial, supportive environment.

Call Structure and Work Life Balance

We have a call model that protects your time and supports sustainable practice:

• Overnight call is supported by after-hours coverage managed by a dedicated nocturnal APP team and answering service

• Weekend inpatient call: 1 in 7-10

• Weekend call supported by 2 APPs and a Interventional Cardiologist

• Single-hospital call model; no splitting your attention across multiple facilities

Our service cares for complex, high-acuity cardiac patients requiring a full spectrum of cardiovascular expertise. You will work alongside a team that includes:

• 14 total Cardiologists and 13 Advanced Practice Providers
• 4 Interventional Cardiologists and a dedicated Structural Cardiologist
• 3 Electrophysiologists
• Advanced Cardiac Imager specializing in Cardiac MRI and Cardiac CT
• Robust Structural Heart Program: TAVR and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO)
• 2 Cardiothoracic Surgeons, 4 Cardiac Anesthesiologists, 3 Vascular Surgeons, and Thoracic Surgery
• Virginia Mason Franciscan Cardiovascular Fellowship Program

Our service line extends across 10-hospitals 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: $582,965 - $690,385/year

The Pacific Northwest At Your Doorstep

The PNW offers a lifestyle that is genuinely hard to find anywhere else in the country. You are minutes from trails, water, and mountains, yet a car ride from the culture and amenities of Seattle.

Physicians who come here tend to stay, because the Pacific Northwest delivers:

• Pacific Northwest at your doorstep: over 250 miles of saltwater shoreline, kayaking, hiking, the Olympic National Park day trips, and year-round outdoor adventure
• Seattle without the commute: a scenic 35-minute ferry ride connects you to Seattle's world-class arts, dining, sports, and culture; leave the traffic behind
• Charming, walkable communities: Poulsbo ("Little Norway"), Bainbridge Island, Kingston, Port Orchard and Gig Harbor offer vibrant local culture, farmers markets, craft breweries, and waterfront dining
• Lower cost of living: significantly more affordable than Seattle; more home for your dollar and room to put down real roots
• Strong school systems: North Kitsap, Central Kitsap, and Bainbridge Island, school districts are consistently rated among the top in Washington State

Awards & Recognition

St. Michael Medical Center, Silverdale

• Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade; "Straight A" designation: A grade for five or more consecutive grading rounds (through Spring 2025); one of only 12% of U.S. hospitals to achieve this distinction
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS); 3-Star Rating (highest possible) for isolated CABG; places SMMC in the top 10% of cardiac surgery programs in the U.S.
• CMS Value-Based Purchasing; Recognized as one of the top 10 hospitals in the nation for survival rates following CABG surgery
• U.S. News & World Report; High Performing for several conditions and procedures including cardiology (heart bypass surgery, pacemaker implantation, and aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Ranked a Best Regional Hospital in the Puget Sound

VMFH Center for Cardiovascular Health

• U.S News & World Report; Previous 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 Heart Failure Gold Award; Get With The Guidelines 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

Job Requirements
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 practice
• 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.

Preferred

• Strong clinical skills in non-invasive cardiology including echocardiography, stress testing, and nuclear cardiology.
• Cardiac CT and/or Cardiac MRI experience

Where You'll Work

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.

Pay Range
$582,965 - $690,385 /year