Assistant / Associate Professor - Pediatric Cardiologist

CardiologyIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Department Overview

About OHSU

Discover the unique impact of OHSU, Oregon's only academic health center. Our singular focus on improving health drives innovation, education, and patient care. With 16,000 employees and over $400 million in competitive research funding annually, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and quality of life for all Oregonians.

About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and the Cardiac Program

Explore our commitment to excellence in pediatric care at OHSU Doernbecher and Pediatric Heart Care. With a strong tradition of teamwork and diversity, we believe every child deserves the best care possible. 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. Our congenital cardiac program proudly boasts the lowest surgical mortality rates among all participating centers in the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium (PC4).

About Portland and Oregon

Welcome to Portland, a vibrant city surrounded by stunning nature. Just 90 minutes from both the majestic Oregon coast and the breathtaking Mount Hood, Portland offers unparalleled access to outdoor adventures and the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf.

Whether you're into cycling, hiking, exploring local brewpubs, enjoying award-winning wineries, or rooting for professional soccer and basketball teams, Portland is consistently ranked as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.

Function/Duties of Position

  • Elevate Your Career as a Pediatric Cardiologist at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital!
  • Full-Time Opportunity: Embrace a rewarding mix of CMR, echo lab, inpatient service, and outpatient clinics.
  • Leadership Role: Take charge of expanding our innovative CMR and 3D+ programs during an exciting period of growth.
  • Ideal Candidate: We’re searching for a flexible, industrious team player ready to make a significant impact.
  • Competitive Salary: Enjoy a salary that reflects your expertise and experience.

Comprehensive Benefits: Access a robust benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, retirement, and CME support.

Why OHSU Doernbecher?

Located in the stunning Pacific Northwest, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital invites you to join our dynamic team of 16 pediatric cardiologists and 5 advanced practice providers. This is your chance to be part of a busy clinical and academic practice that is shaping the future of pediatric cardiovascular care.

We are looking for a pediatric cardiologist with experience in cardiac MRI and transthoracic echocardiography. Opportunities to engage in transesophageal echocardiography and fetal cardiology are available but not required. As a leader, you will drive the pediatric CMR and 3D+ programs through a transformative phase of expansion, enhancing care for children and families.

Professional Development Opportunities

  • Mentorship and Support: Benefit from a strong network of mid-career and senior faculty dedicated to mentoring junior members, including cardiology fellows.
  • Education Opportunities: Play a vital role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Pathway to Advancement: We actively support your journey toward promotion and tenure, focusing on advocacy, quality improvement, and the academic trifecta of service, education, and research.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications

Board-Certified in Pediatric Cardiology

Desirable Skills: Experience in 3D printing and/or virtual/augmented reality visualization of cardiac anatomy.

Echocardiography Proficiency: Competent in interpreting transthoracic echocardiograms, with optional involvement in transesophageal echoes and fetal cardiology.

Interpersonal Skills: Strong critical thinking abilities and the capability to thrive in both independent and team environments.

Additional Details

*Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV. *

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 role involves managing a mix of CMR, echo lab, inpatient services, and outpatient clinics. The successful candidate will lead the expansion of innovative CMR and 3D+ programs while training healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Virtual Reality VisualizationClinical LeadershipMedical Education

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Oregon Health & Science University ranks #11 of 11 employers hiring Cardiologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

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 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).

Top Cardiologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution15 jobs · 14 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
77%
CME allowance
54% this job
Relocation assistance
38%
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Cardiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 569 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$1,732/mo
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.

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

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About Oregon Health & Science University

Higher Education
Portland, Oregon
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
CME Support
Mentorship Program
Promotion and Tenure Support