Assistant or Associate Professor / Pediatric Cardiologist - Electrophysiologist

CardiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$315k-$397k

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Job Description

Department Overview

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is: Assistant Professor rank: $314,768 - $334,132; Associate Professor rank: $374,059 - $397,071 Commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.

About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s HospitalLink ohsu.edu a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state.

We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.

About OHSULink ohsu. eduohsu's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences.

This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries.

We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations.

OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.

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Function/Duties of Position

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Oregon’s premier pediatric academic medical center, is seeking a Pediatric Electrophysiologist to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to practice advanced pediatric cardiac electrophysiology in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, academic environment.

The ideal candidate will be clinically skilled in both non-invasive and invasive electrophysiology, including electrophysiology studies, catheter ablations, device implantation and management, and inherited arrhythmia syndromes. They will also contribute to education, research, and program development in electrophysiology, advancing arrhythmia care for children and young adults in the Pacific Northwest.

The successful candidate will be working in a team with Dr. Seshadri Balaji, senior electrophysiologist and past president of Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Society (PACES).

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide outpatient and inpatient care for children with rhythm disorders, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of arrhythmias.

  • Perform invasive electrophysiology procedures, including ablations and device implantations
  • Interpret non-invasive studies such as ECGs, Holter monitors, Zio studies, event monitors, and exercise testing.
  • Participate in call coverage and consults for electrophysiology and general cardiology.

Academic and Teaching Responsibilities

  • Teach and mentor medical students, pediatric residents, and pediatric cardiology fellows.
  • Participate in academic activities including case conferences, grand rounds, and CME events.

Engage in clinical or translational research, quality improvement projects, and scholarly work aligned with personal and institutional goals.

Program Development

Collaborate with colleagues in cardiology, cardiac surgery, adult electrophysiology, and genetics to further develop the pediatric electrophysiology program.

Contribute to outreach and regional partnerships to expand access to pediatric arrhythmia care across Oregon and surrounding states.

Required Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree and completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric cardiology fellowship.
  • Additional fellowship training in pediatric electrophysiology.
  • Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Electrophysiology.
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Oregon.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in catheter ablation, advanced device management, 3D mapping systems, and genetic arrhythmia syndromes.

  • Academic track record with publications or contributions to clinical research.
  • Additional Details
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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 Pediatric Electrophysiologist will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for children with rhythm disorders, including performing invasive procedures and device implantations. Additionally, the role involves teaching medical students and fellows, conducting clinical research, and contributing to the development of the pediatric electrophysiology program.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree with completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric cardiology fellowship and additional fellowship training in pediatric electrophysiology. Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Electrophysiology is required, along with eligibility for medical licensure in Oregon.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Arrhythmia DiagnosisMedical EducationMentoring

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 32 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 63% have no call, 25% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Cardiology by the numbers
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Listed pay$315k–$397kCardiology median $544k (middle half $468k–$625k)237 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$344k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Cardiology listings in Oregon10 active631 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 63% no call · 25% no weekends32 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOregon Physician listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 16% offer loan repayment349 active listings, Nov 2026
Cardiology hiring demand#8 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 56 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed
New Cardiology listings368 in the last 30 days261 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Cardiology pay trend+5.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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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Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,719/mo≈ 7% 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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.