General Cardiologist- Faculty

CardiologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$425k-$528k

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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 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

Clinical: This position serves as a General Cardiologist within the Division of Cardiology at OHSU.

Clinical duties primarily involve medical management of patients with chronic or acute heart disease in ambulatory and inpatient settings, with primary responsibilities in the ambulatory clinic where you would be part of a large collaborative group including physicians, APPs, and an excellent support team.

Inpatient time would be approximately 8 weeks per year of inpatient service, with most call limited to those weeks.

Your role would also involve participation in cardiovascular imaging, primarily focused on echocardiography and nuclear cardiology, teaching of medical students, residents, fellows, supervision of and collaboration with APPs, and participation in scholarly activity.

Education

OHSU is a teaching institution and as a faculty member, you are expected to provide mentorship and direction to students, residents, fellows and staff. The Graduate Program Director will provide any official assignments.

Research: There may be options for you to explore research opportunities in your area of focus. Administrative support is available for grant submission, financial management and clinical trials support. Please share your research interests during the interview process.

Administration: Administrative duties may be assigned to you in support of Institute or section initiatives, faculty development and/or other activities as determined necessary.

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
  • 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 cardiologist will manage patients with chronic or acute heart disease in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. Additionally, the role involves teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as participating in cardiovascular imaging and scholarly research activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and possess active DEA certification. Board certification or eligibility in Cardiology is required for this faculty position.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

General CardiologyPatient CareInpatient CareAmbulatory Care

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$476k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $461k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Cardiology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$425k–$528kCardiology median $543k (middle half $468k–$622k)236 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$461k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Cardiology listings in Oregon12 active641 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOregon physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 17% offer loan repayment351 active listings, Nov 2026
Cardiology hiring demand#8 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 56 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed
New Cardiology listings347 in the last 30 days265 the 30 days before (+31%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Cardiology pay trend+4.3% 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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About Oregon Health & Science University

Higher Education
Portland, Oregon
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Base Salary $425,000-$527,988
Incentive Pay
Hiring Bonuses
Retirement Contributions
PSLF Eligible

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,719/mo≈ 5% 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.