Cardiology Non-Invasive/MRI in San Francisco, CA

Kaiser Permanente/The Permanente Medical Group, Inc., Northern CA

Leading the Future of Health Care

Cardiology – Non-Invasive/MRI in San Francisco, CA

We are recruiting for a full-time BE/BC Non-Invasive Cardiologist at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center.  

• Seeking an all-around outstanding cardiologist who is a team player, interested in joining a close-knit department to work in a truly integrated cardiac center and multi-disciplinary collaborative environment.

• 50% Cardiac MRI
• Shared reading of the cardiac MRI studies done at SF Kaiser (high % of congenital cases)
• Sole responsibility for supervising and reading cardiac MRI studies from 3-4 smaller hospitals with smaller CMR volumes and less experienced techs
• Leadership role for the cardiac MRI group (11 cardiologists and radiologists), to include quality control, technologist training, protocol development, starting new efforts like incorporating AI
• We are looking for someone with a strong interest and technical background in cardiac MRI, with at least 5 years of clinical practice, with a proven record of leadership skills (developing new programs). 
• Thorough understanding of the cardiac pulse sequences used in Siemens and GE is highly desirable.
• 50% could be one or a combination of General Cardiology, Structural Heart Imaging, or ACHD (these areas are flexible but cardiac MRI is a must)
• Position is with The Permanente Medical Group, an 10,000 physician-run medical group in Northern California.
• KP San Francisco is one of the tertiary cardiac hubs taking referrals from over 20 medical centers in the Kaiser integrated network of hospitals in Northern California (>4.5 million patient members) and has been named one of the top 50 cardiac hospitals in the country by US World and News Report.
• Our department and hospital perform > 800 PCIs/year, >1000 cardiac surgeries, >500 TAVR, Mitral, Tricuspid and other structural heart interventions.
• At Kaiser SF we have an active clinical trials unit-- #2 enroller in EVOLVE short DAPT trial, #3 enroller in the COAPT trial (MitraClip in functional MR), PARTNER 3 (low risk TAVR), SCOUT transcatheter tricuspid valve repair, APOLLO transcatheter mitral valve replacement, REDUCE-LAP for HFpEF, CLASP IID/F, ALLIANCE, ACURATE, LAPLACE early feasibility and more.
• Our department is home to Kaiser Northern California regional programs in complex coronary interventions, structural interventions, multi-modality imaging, adult congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension; many among the largest programs in the country.
• We have a medicine residency and cardiology fellowship (9 total fellows), so teaching and mentoring are integral to the job.
• Opportunities for clinical and epidemiological research are unparalleled, given Kaiser Permanente's 12-million-member cohort nationwide.
• A truly unique academic position where the triple threat of patient care, teaching, and research can be fulfilled while enjoying unmatched benefits and job security in a thriving health care system that is pushing the frontier of health care delivery.

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with over 10,000 physicians, 21 medical centers, numerous clinics throughout Northern and Central California and an 80-year tradition of providing quality medical care. 

Full-time annual salary range is $426,839 to $440,040 plus additional potential incentives up to $67,540*. Reduced schedules with pro-rated compensation may be available. *Some incentive opportunities are estimates based on potential premium pay.

Requirements:

• Board Certification or Eligibility
• Must be eligible to obtain a California medical license or be currently licensed to practice within California
• Noninvasive or Invasive Cardiology Fellowship required
• Pacemaker device implantation skills/training required for some roles

A FEW REASONS TO CONSIDER A PRACTICE WITH TPMG:

• Work-life balance focused practice, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support.
• We can focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing. No RVUs!
• We demonstrate our commitment to a culture of equity and inclusion by hiring physicians who reflect the people we serve. 
• Multi-specialty collaboration with a mission-driven integrated health care delivery model.
• An outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.
• We have a very rich and comprehensive Physician Health & Wellness Program.
• We are Physician-led and develop our own leaders.
• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, physician leadership, and community service.

EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive vision, medical, and dental
• Interest Free Home Loan Program up to $250,000 (approval required)
• Relocation Assistance up to $10,000 (approval required)
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• Malpractice and Tail Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave
• Shareholder track
• Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://northerncalifornia.permanente.org/

We are an equal opportunity employer | VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Kaiser Permanente has been providing health care in San Francisco and its surrounding areas since 1954. We are committed to serving the city’s diverse population, with Spanish- and Chinese-language care teams as well as interpreter services in several languages — including American Sign Language — all at no extra cost to our members.

When you call or visit us, we make every effort to speak to you in the language you prefer. And we continue to update our facilities and services in order to serve our members better.

The original hospital, located at 2425 Geary Blvd., was joined by our state-of-the-art, 8-story medical office building at 2238 Geary Blvd. in 2000. Currently the medical center has 15 buildings and over 4,000 employees, including more than 500 physicians, 1,200 registered nurses, and 70 nurse practitioners.

Additionally, the French campus, named because it sits on the site of the original French Hospital founded during the Gold Rush, is home to over 10 specialty departments.