Preventive Cardiologist - Assistant Professor

CardiologyNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$230k-$313k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Department Overview

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $230,000-$312,947; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.

The Knight Cardiovascular Institute (KCVI) is recognized as a top integrated center for cardiovascular clinical care, translational research and professional training in all aspects of heart and vascular disease.

Guided by a multi-disciplinary approach, researchers and clinicians drive a vibrant translational research program, which focuses on delivering the latest knowledge and cutting edge care to patients.

Specifically, research at KCVI seeks to improve patient outcomes by achieving earlier diagnosis of disease, more accurate monitoring of its progression, and tailoring therapy to the molecular basis of disease.

Function/Duties of Position

This position will be joining a dynamic Center that focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to cardiovascular risk reduction through both collaboration with basic scientists and state-of-the art therapeutics.

Training in the physiology and therapeutics of lipids, glucose metabolism, and inflammation preferred (such as a fellowship in Preventive Cardiology or Cardiometabolic Medicine).

Obesity medicine principles and therapeutics are commonly employed by our group and prospective candidates will be expected to acquire these skills.

Clinical: Majority of your time will be spent clinically in Preventive Cardiology.

The general clinical duties will include ambulatory clinics, approximately 6 weeks (generally 2 weeks each rotation) serving as an attending physician on the inpatient cardiology services (CCU or consult), as well as supporting non-invasive imaging, including ECHO, CT and MRI imaging, with a focus on patients with non-invasive subclinical atherosclerosis.

Serving as an attending in our outreach programs may also be required depending on availability and the divisional needs. Providers are also expected to take a fair share of call.

Research: We expect providers in this role will be involved in clinical studies in collaboration with colleagues in the section, and will work to develop a portfolio of clinical research activities funded from external sources. Additional non-clinical time will be provided commensurate with funding to support that effort.

Education

As teaching is an important portion of the cardiology mission you will be responsible for the teaching of medical students, residents and fellows.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be licensed MD/DO
  • Active DEA Certification
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience practicing in an academic health facility is preferred
  • Prior experience practicing as a Preventive Cardiologist is preferred
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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 successful candidate will provide clinical care in preventive cardiology, including inpatient and ambulatory services, while supporting non-invasive imaging. Additionally, they will lead clinical research activities and participate in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, possess an active DEA certification, and be board certified or board eligible in Cardiology. Prior experience in an academic health facility and preventive cardiology is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Lipid ManagementInflammation TherapeuticsEchocardiographyCT ImagingMedical EducationInpatient CareAmbulatory Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Preventive Cardiologist - Assistant Professor at Oregon Health & Science University a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Cardiology — ranked against 568 active Cardiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 20% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$271k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $263k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • No call

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,732/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Oregon Health & Science University

Higher Education
Portland, Oregon
11-50 employees

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