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Physician, Interventional Echocardiography, Structural Heart Imaging (San Francisco, CA)

CardiologyNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$524K–$741K

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group has an opportunity for a Cardiologist specializing in Interventional Echocardiography and Structural Heart Imaging to join a premier, innovative, and growing cardiovascular program at the Van Ness Campus / California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.

This position offers the opportunity to join a nationally recognized structural heart program within a highly integrated, academically oriented cardiovascular service line. The physician will work closely with interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, advanced imagers, anesthesiology, advanced heart failure and transplant specialists, and multidisciplinary valve and structural heart teams.

This role is specifically focused on interventional echocardiography, providing advanced echocardiographic imaging and intraprocedural guidance for complex structural heart interventions.

Location: San Francisco, California

Opportunity Details

Provide advanced interventional echocardiography support for a high-complexity structural heart program, including procedural planning, intraprocedural imaging guidance, and longitudinal follow-up

Provide imaging guidance for structural heart procedures including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), mitral and tricuspid valve interventions, left atrial appendage closure, paravalvular leak closure, and ASD/PFO closure

Support emerging transcatheter structural heart therapies and clinical trial participation

Perform and interpret advanced cardiac imaging, including transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and 3D echocardiography

Collaborate closely with Structural Heart, Interventional Cardiology, Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging, Cardiac Surgery, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant, Electrophysiology, and the Comprehensive Aortic Disease Program

Participate in multidisciplinary case and valve conferences, procedural planning, quality improvement, and program development

Join a comprehensive multimodality cardiovascular imaging program, with opportunities to contribute to the development of an advanced imaging fellowship

Opportunity to participate in research and clinical trials, including emerging and investigational structural heart therapies

  • Teaching, research, innovation, program development, and leadership opportunities
  • Physician-led, collegial & collaborative, multidisciplinary culture
  • No general cardiology call

Qualifications

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
  • Advanced training and demonstrated expertise in structural heart imaging and interventional echocardiography

Strong experience with TEE, 3D echocardiography, and intraprocedural imaging guidance for structural heart procedures

For earlier-career candidates, advanced cardiac imaging fellowship training with a strong emphasis in echocardiography is preferred

  • Experience with multimodality cardiovascular imaging preferred
  • Experience with clinical research and investigational structural heart devices is highly desirable
  • Interest in program development, quality improvement, teaching, research, and collaborative multidisciplinary care
  • Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
  • Eligible for licensure in California

Join Us and Enjoy

Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0–$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners

  • Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
  • Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums—no employee contribution required
  • Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage included
  • Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance
  • Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
  • Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement
  • Organization Details
  • Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)

Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician-aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians.

SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 400 physicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG.

Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.

  • Why This Matters for You
  • Joining Sutter means more than stepping into a role - it’s an opportunity to:
  • Join a nationally recognized structural heart program managing highly complex cases and serving as a referral destination for patients across Northern California
  • Help advance a growing interventional echocardiography and structural heart imaging program
  • Work alongside multidisciplinary cardiovascular specialists across structural heart, interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, advanced imaging, electrophysiology, and advanced heart failure and transplant
  • Contribute to an evolving multimodality imaging program and future advanced imaging fellowship
  • Participate in research, clinical trials, emerging structural heart therapies, teaching, and program development
  • Build your career within a physician-led, collaborative, and academically oriented cardiovascular environment

Be Part of What’s Next

  • If you’re looking to combine advanced interventional echocardiography with complex structural heart care, innovation, research, and program development, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing cardiovascular program.
  • Community Information

Living in San Francisco

San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact.

As a global hub for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators shaping the future of medicine. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing healthcare.

Outside of work, San Francisco offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class dining, arts, and culture alongside easy access to Northern California’s natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region’s diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation.

We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide advanced interventional echocardiography support and intraprocedural imaging guidance for complex structural heart procedures. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support clinical trials, research, and the development of the cardiovascular imaging program.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Mitral valve interventionsMultidisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Interventional Echocardiography, Structural Heart Imaging (San Francisco, CA) at Sutter Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Cardiology — ranked against 508 active Cardiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$633k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $571k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage
Dental & Vision
Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing
Malpractice Insurance with Tail
CME Allowance: $6,000
Relocation Assistance
EPIC EMR
Professional Development