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Structural Heart/Interventional Cardiologist

Employer
Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute
Location
Washington (WA), United States
Closing date
Aug 3, 2021

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Specialty
Other
Position Type
Physician, Other
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Hospital / Medical Center, Other
The Swedish Structural Heart and Valve Program is seeking a structural heart interventional cardiologist. Its mission is to provide comprehensive and coordinated care to patients with structural heart disease, their families and caregivers, and their referring physicians through superior service, outcomes, quality, research, and efficiency. The program offers TAVR, percutaneous mitral valve repair (mitraclip), TMVR, tricuspid repair and replacement, pulmonic valve replacement, ACHD and HCM interventions, ASD / PFO / VSD closure, and left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO, Watchman). This is a collaborative non-competitive team-based, patient-centered environment with a true heart team approach and members from cardiology, imaging, CT surgery, anesthesia, vascular surgery, cath lab, OR, and clinic as part of the team. There is an active research and education focus with 10+ structural heart trials and a fellowship program for 10+ years. There is a dedicated inpatient structural heart service with 3 APC dedicated to the structural heart program.
  • Provide high quality care for patients with all aspects of structural heart and valve disease
  • Lead special projects related to growth, development, improvement, and integration of the program
  • Participate and lead clinical research trials within structural heart
  • Train and mentor fellows in a dedicated structural heart disease fellowship program
  • Will also participate in coronary, shock, and PERT teams; Coronary CTO/peripheral vascular procedures will not be part of this position
  • MD/DO Degree from a recognized Medical or Osteopathic school
  • Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, and Interventional cardiology
  • Fellowship training in structural heart disease, with experience in practice for 3+ years performing high-level structural heart interventions
  • Enroller in cardiovascular research trials
  • Top-notch skills in communication, team dynamics, change management, and culture creation

Where You'll Work

Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute is a leading cardiovascular care center with the broadest range of services, subspecialties and expertise in the region. With locations around Western Washington and a dedicated heart facility in downtown Seattle, the Institute is committed to advanced diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for adult and pediatric cardiovascular diseases and conditions. The providers dedicate themselves to clinical research and education by collaborating with other cardiac surgeons, vascular surgeons, cardiologists and interventional radiologists around the region.

Where You'll Live

Seattle is the Pacific Northwest's largest urban center, with a metro population of 3.25 million, and is home to world-class arts and entertainment, a robust economy and an outstanding school system. The city hugs Puget Sound and offers magnificent mountain views to the north, east and south. Home to the world's biggest tech giants, Seattle offers some of the highest minimum wages in the country, along with a notable music and arts scene, outdoor lifestyle and amazing coffee.

Who You'll Work For

Swedish is a comprehensive health network with a long history of excellence. The Seattle-based system operates five hospitals with more than 1,500 beds, and more than 115 primary and specialty care clinics. Part of the Providence family, Swedish is world-renowned for its innovative and ground-breaking diagnoses, treatments and medical research at its five award-winning institutes: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neuroscience and orthopedic. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of each person it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 15854

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