Physician, Interventional Echocardiography, Structural Heart Imaging (San Francisco, CA)
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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 nearly 500 clinicians 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:
- Be part of a forward-thinking program shaping the future of care
- Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth
- Contribute to expanding access to world-class healthcare in San Francisco
- Build your career within a modern, collaborative, and evolving care environment
Be Part of What's Next
If you're looking to combine meaningful clinical work with innovation and growth, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
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 interventions. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to participate in clinical research, program development, and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Interventional Echocardiography, Structural Heart Imaging (San Francisco, CA) at Sutter Health - Bay Area 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 633 active Cardiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 21.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in cardiology | ranked against 633 Cardiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Cardiology median $544k (middle half $499k–$615k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Cardiology listings in California | 64 active | 632 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology hiring demand | #8 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 56 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed |
| New Cardiology listings | 343 in the last 30 days | 258 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology pay trend | +21.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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