Physician - Pediatric Cardiology II

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

2d•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 role evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patients across the spectrum of pediatric cardiology, including longitudinal follow-up and consultation as part of a multidisciplinary heart team. The physician collaborates with subspecialty cardiologists, congenital cardiac surgery, critical care, anesthesia, nursing, and allied health professionals to coordinate care. The position participates in Heart Center clinical operations, quality and safety initiatives, and program development, supporting comprehensive pediatric and congenital cardiology services. This is a 1.0 FTE day-shift position. Compensation is described as experience-dependent, with one stated range of $378,000–$419,000 and a separate pay scale of $450,000–$450,000.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical school with an MD or DO.
Washington State medical license.
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 American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

Provide family-centered care to children 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, and compassionate patient care appropriate to clinical advancement and specialty.
Contribute clinical expertise to the Heart Center’s clinical services.
Develop a local and regional referral base for pediatric and congenital cardiology.
Document patient care in appropriate records.
As appropriate, implement innovative approaches to patient care and provide disease-specific expert consultation.
Participate in program development for 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, treatment, reassessment, and discontinuation of care.
Formulate, maintain, support, monitor, and modify patient-specific plans for care, treatment, and rehabilitation based on patient assessments.
Cooperate with the Heart Center’s management and governance activities as reasonably necessary.
Keep clinical skills and knowledge current through medical literature and continuing medical education.
Engage in leadership roles in congenital heart communities, such as the Fontan Outcomes Network, Single Ventricle Outcomes Network, and Action Network.