Cardiologist, Clinical Associate
Listed compensation
$425k-$528k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Department Overview
The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $425,000-$527,988; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pa, y 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.
The general cardiology position in particular will be at our satellite hospital partner, St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington. St. John Medical Center is a 193-bed acute care hospital and level 3 trauma center, with a group of primary care and specialty physicians with clinics within the area.
Forbes Magazine has named Longview one of the prettiest American cities and a Tree City USA, and an ideal location on the Columbia River.
The city is next to beautiful forests and is just 40 miles north of Portland, Oregon, 2 hours south of Seattle, and a short drive to the beautiful Pacific coastline and year-round adventures on Mt. Hood, Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams.
Here, and in the other Lower Columbia communities served by PeaceHealth, you can enjoy the familiarity of small-town life, the challenge of working in a first-class regional medical facility, and the fun of living close to the beach, the mountains, and the big-city attractions.
Function/Duties of Position
You will work clinically as a general cardiologist, within the community hospital of St. John Medical Center, as part of six Cardiologists (two Interventionalists, three General Cardiology and one Electrophysiologist) as well as three Advanced Practice Cardiology Clinicians and a robust support staff. This will be for a 1.0 FTE at St. John Medical Center, with OHSU academic involvement, as an OHSU employee.
Educational: You will be expected to participate in the clinical and educational development of the general cardiology fellows at OHSU.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed MD with an active Oregon and Washington license upon hire
- Board Certified in Cardiology, board eligible/certified in General Cardiology
- DEA certification
- Current BCLS and ACLS certification
Preferred Qualifications
Prior Experience Would Be Preferred
Ideal candidate will have expertise and comfort in general cardiology coverage including cardiac CT interpretation
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 cardiologist will provide clinical care at St. John Medical Center as part of a multidisciplinary team. Additionally, the role involves participating in the clinical and educational development of general cardiology fellows at OHSU.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a licensed MD with active Oregon and Washington licenses and be board certified or eligible in Cardiology. Current BCLS and ACLS certifications are required, and prior experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 20% require no weekends.
Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$476k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $445k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$476k midpoint, that is roughly $19k–$33k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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