Founding Medical Director, Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging – Providence Heart Institute

The Providence Heart Institute in Oregon is seeking an accomplished leader in cardiovascular imaging to serve as its founding Director of Cardiovascular Imaging in Portland, Oregon. With dedicated institutional and philanthropic support, this is a rare opportunity to build the region's most comprehensive cardiovascular imaging program.

The Director will lead the full spectrum of advanced imaging modalities, including cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, nuclear cardiology/cardiac PET. Planning is underway for a new cardiovascular imaging center on the Providence St. Vincent campus, equipped with state-of-the-art technology The Director will develop and execute a strategic roadmap for expanding imaging services across multiple sites of care. The role reports to the Institute’s Executive Medical Director and includes protected time for administrative, leadership, and research activities.

Where You'll Work

Programs include:

• Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiac Transplant, and Mechanical Circulatory Support
• General and Specialized Cardiology
• Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging
• Cardiac Amyloid and Sarcoid
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• Cardio-Oncology
• Cardio-Obstetrics
• Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart
• Electrophysiology
• Cardiac Surgery
• Vascular Surgery

The Institute has received significant community and philanthropic support, creating a unique environment to grow and transform cardiovascular care through investment in people, programs, and critical infrastructure.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Board certification in cardiovascular disease (ABIM)
• Level 3 training in cardiac CT (CBCCT certification preferred) and cardiac MRI (CBCMR certification preferred)
• Certification or demonstrated competency in nuclear cardiology/cardiac PET (CBNC certification preferred)
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Oregon medical license and DEA registration
• Preferred five years of post-training clinical experience in a high-volume, multimodality advanced cardiac imaging program encompassing cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and cardiac PET
• Demonstrated administrative, program management, and leadership experience

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on knowledge, skills, relevant experience, and training, with incentive opportunities
• Dedicated administrative and non-clinical time
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, malpractice coverage, and a generous CME allowance
• State-of-the-art imaging infrastructure, including latest-generation CT, MR, and PET/CT scanners and suites

Where You’ll Work

The Providence Heart Institute is an integrated cardiovascular service line with more than 80 specialists serving hospital and clinic locations throughout Oregon and southwest Washington. In addition, the program is a hub for vast data registries in cardiovascular care, including the Center for Cardiovascular Analytics, Research and Data Science (CARDS). This state-of-the-art institute is a leader in new therapies, and consistently receives national recognition, including the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines designation for coronary artery disease care.

Where You’ll Live

In Portland, Oregon, you’ll find a perfect blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. Home to the Portland Trail Blazers, "Rip City" offers residents endless entertainment, with eclectic art and culinary scenes, sports culture and distinct neighborhood identities. Nestled between the Willamette and Columbia rivers, and just a drive away from Mt. Hood, the Columbia Gorge and the Oregon Coast, Portland offers unparalleled, year-round access to outdoor adventures.

Who You’ll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran