Interventional Cardiologist- Assistant Professor

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

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About The Position

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. The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

Requirements

• Must be a 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in an academic health facility.
• Expertise in complex coronary and structural heart disease procedures.
• Capability in valvuloplasty, percutaneous valve implantation, ASD/PFO, perivalvular leak, and post-MI VSD closures.
• Experience with alcohol septal ablation and implantation of percutaneous ventricular assist devices.

Responsibilities

• Work clinically as an interventional cardiologist.
• Spend an average of two (2) days a week in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, focusing on complex coronary interventions.
• Cover interventional call (weeknights, weekends, and holidays) and clinic.
• Participate in the development of an interventional cardiology fellowship at OHSU.
• Involve trainees in the valvular heart disease program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed