Physician - Pediatric Cardiology II

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Cardiologist provides inpatient and outpatient general cardiology care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with suspected or diagnosed congenital and acquired heart disease at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and affiliated regional sites. The physician evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patients across the spectrum of pediatric cardiology, provides longitudinal follow-up and consultation, and collaborates with subspecialty cardiologists, congenital cardiac surgery, critical care, anesthesia, nursing, and allied health professionals as part of a multidisciplinary heart team. The role participates in Heart Center clinical operations, quality and safety initiatives, and program development, supporting comprehensive pediatric and congenital cardiology services. It includes active involvement in development of single-ventricle care, Fontan management, clinical outcomes, and quality improvement, as well as leadership within congenital heart communities. This is a 1.0 FTE, day-shift position based in Tacoma, Washington. Compensation is described as ranging from $378,000 to $419,000 based on years of experience for a 1.0 FTE; a separate pay transparency section lists a pay scale of $450,000 to $450,000. The employer offers medical, dental, and retirement benefits, paid time off, and continuing education, leadership development, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical school with an MD or DO.
Washington State medical licensure.
Board certification in Pediatric Cardiology at the time of employment.
Completion of a Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship.
Completion of an Advanced Cardiology & Single Ventricle Care Fellowship.
DEA registration, NPI, and prescriptive authority.
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiology care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with suspected or diagnosed cardiovascular disease.
Evaluate, treat, and provide follow-up care to patients assigned by the Heart Center.
Provide safe, effective, compassionate patient care consistent with clinical advancement and specialty.
Develop a local and regional referral base for pediatric and congenital cardiology.
Document patient care in appropriate records.
Provide disease-specific expert consultation and, as appropriate, implement innovative approaches to patient care.
Participate in development of single-ventricle care, Fontan management, clinical outcomes, and quality improvement.
Perform procedures, collect and analyze data, and make patient-care decisions, including screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment, and discontinuation of care.
Formulate, maintain, monitor, and modify patient-specific plans for care, treatment, and rehabilitation based on assessment.
Cooperate with Heart Center management and governance activities as reasonably necessary.
Maintain current professional skills and knowledge through medical literature and continuing medical education.
Engage in leadership roles within congenital heart communities, including networks such as Fontan Outcomes Network, Single Ventricle Outcomes Network, and Action Network.
Collaborate with subspecialty cardiologists, congenital cardiac surgery, critical care, anesthesia, nursing, and allied health professionals.