PeaceHealth is seeking a Physician - Cardiologist / Electrophysiology based in the Bellingham community.
Req ID: 162956
PeaceHealth has an opportunity for an EP Cardiologist to join an established practice.
The team includes 15 cardiologists and 12 advanced practice clinicians--including 8 General Cardiologists, 4 Interventional Cardiologists, 1 Advanced Heart Failure Specialist, 2 Electrophysiologists, plus 3 Cardiothoracic Surgeons and 3 Vascular Surgeons.
Join a collegial cardiovascular service in a clinic/hospital-based practice with 2 fully equipped cariac operating rooms, 4 recently upgraded Catheterization Labs and EP suite, ICAVL/ACAEL certified outpatient and in-patient Vascular and Echo labs. Coverage includes in-house hospitalist and ICU/Intensivist teams. Hybrid suite currently beginning construction.
Highlights:
Position is 85% EP with some general cardiology support
Strong and healthy EP program with [total of] 2 EP physicians and 3 EP NPs
Fully supported EP practice with fully equipped EP procedural suite
Cardiac MR, 3-D TEE, and dual source Cardiac CTA on site
Structural heart program including TAVR and Watchman
Tertiary community hospital
Our Community Offers:
Bellingham: One destination, many adventures. Our community is filled with magnificent scenery, a culture of outdoor recreation, fine dining, art, music, shopping, running, and so much more!
We are an outdoor paradise! There is no shortage of breathtaking hikes, a relaxing camping trip, water activities, bird watching, snow sports, and scenic drives. The city has 65 miles of inner-urban trails.
Education is key to our city. We are home to a community of strong education including Western Washington University and 2 colleges.
Bellingham is a city with a thriving arts scene, numerous churches, great libraries, and other family-centered activities.
Just a 90-minute drive to Seattle or Vancouver, British Columbia! Go cheer on your favorite professional sports team, dine in ethnically diverse cities, and see some of the great historical sites.
Ranked by Forbes as a ‘Top 25 places to retire’ and the 2nd most ‘Fitness-friendly cities’ in America!
Competitive compensation and benefits: healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Generous sign-on bonus, relocation assistance and CME reimbursement.
Fully paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
Educational loan reimbursement to qualified candidates, up to $50,000 over five years.
Washington State has no state income tax.
Desired Requirements:
Board Certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Electrophysiology
2-3 years of experience preferred; open to new graduating Fellows
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham is a 253 bed, Level II trauma center, serving a community population of 220,000. The hospital has ICU and Hospitalist teams as well as a full complement of specialists available.
At PeaceHealth, you are more than an employee - you are a Caregiver. Our Caregivers continue the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering, and treating each person with love and care. The fulfillment of this mission is our shared purpose. It drives all that we are and all that we do. To those who embrace the spirit of these words and our commitment to Exceptional Medicine and Compassionate Care, we offer the opportunity to learn and to grow as a member of the PeaceHealth family.
If you are interested in this career opportunity, please contact Kim Dianich.
PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission.
PeaceHealth is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to the following statuses: protected veteran; qualified individual with a disability; race; ethnicity; religion; gender; pregnancy; gender identity; national origin; age; genetic information; sexual orientation; or any other protected status in accordance with local, state, or federal laws.
The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.
Location: Bellingham , NW Medical Center (214) Job Category : Physician & Advanced Practice Clinician Shift: Day FTE: 1.0 Work Type: Full Time
Posting Notes: Bellingham || Physician & Advanced Practice Clinician ||Physicians || Full Time || SPECIALTY SVCS
PeaceHealth Physicians are as diverse as the communities they serve, but have the following in common:Dedication to carrying on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering and treating each person in a loving and caring way.A shared vision of every patient receiving exceptional, compassionate evidence-based care, every time, every touch.
