Pediatric Cardiologist (Clinical Associate) for Eugene / River Bend, OR

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Job Description

Department Overview

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a per diem Pediatric Cardiologist to join a community-embedded practice serving the Eugene/River Bend region in Western Oregon.

Function/Duties of Position

This role is ideal for a physician who seeks to deliver high-quality clinical care and enjoys the rhythm of community-based practice—without heavy academic demands.

You’ll practice in a Clinical Associate model, with strong connections to a regional tertiary pediatric cardiology program for advanced diagnostics, interventional care, and surgery.

Provide Comprehensive Outpatient Pediatric Cardiology Care

  • Interpret transthoracic and fetal echocardiograms, ECGs, ambulatory heart rhythm monitors, and exercise tests
  • Serve as a trusted cardiology resource for local pediatric and family medicine providers
  • Participate in inpatient consults at Peace Health River Bend Hospital in Eugene

Work seamlessly with OHSU as the affiliated tertiary pediatric cardiology referral center with excellent interventional and surgical outcomes

Become part of the OHSU cardiac team, with all of the modern diagnostic resources and strong multidisciplinary support

  • Build long-term relationships with patients, families, and the community
  • Focus on continuity, collaboration, and family-centered care
  • Enjoy a balanced, sustainable workflow

*Located in Eugene / River Bend, Oregon*

Required Qualifications

  • MD or DO
  • Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • Eligible for Oregon medical licensure
  • Additional Details

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*Located in Eugene / River Bend, Oregon*

Why Apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals.

As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations.

We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Cardiologist will provide comprehensive outpatient care and perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms and ECGs. They will also serve as a clinical resource for local providers and conduct inpatient consults at Peace Health River Bend Hospital.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology. Board certification or eligibility and eligibility for Oregon medical licensure are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

EchocardiographyECG InterpretationAmbulatory Heart Rhythm MonitoringExercise TestingPatient CareMedical Diagnostics

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Cardiology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in cardiologyranked against 626 Cardiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingOregon index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Cardiology listings in Oregon11 active632 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOregon physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 16% offer loan repayment354 active listings, Nov 2026
Cardiology hiring demand#8 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 56 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed
New Cardiology listings349 in the last 30 days260 the 30 days before (+34%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (626 Cardiology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Living in Eugene

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$459k
Typical market rent
$1,795/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.6
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Eugene-Springfield, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.