What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Advanced Heart Failure position at CHVI Pulse?
About Pulse Heart Institute MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies. Pulse Heart Institute is seeking a skilled advanced Heart Failure specialist, preferably with Mechanical Circulatory Support expertise to join our team. Our Heart Failure program is well-established and recognized for providing high-quality, comprehensive care and advanced cardiac therapies to our community and the Pacific Northwest region. We are a credentialed, well-established LVAD program with excellent clinical outcomes (consistently at or above national benchmarks). Our team includes dedicated professionals such as Heart Failure Certified Cardiologists, LVAD Surgeon, large pool of advanced Heart Failure APPs, VAD Coordinators, and Social Workers. FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day Schedule: Variable Base salary: $511,200.00 plus performance bonus, production bonus and call pay Contact: Carla Voss at carla.voss@multicare.org #LI-CV1 What We Have to Offer Competitive compensation: Attractive salary with potential sign-on and relocation. Top-tier benefits: Medical, dental, CME, retirement plans, and malpractice insurance (including tail). Generous time off: Ample time to recharge and maintain work/life balance. Career growth: Student loan repayment, leadership training, and advancement opportunities. Research opportunities: Engage in impactful, industry-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated research, collaborating closely with our dedicated Research Institute team. Wellness support: Access to mental health services and wellness coaching. Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Enjoy stunning views and outdoor adventures in a vibrant community. Position Summary MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute is looking for a Cardiologist with clinical job experience in the field of Advanced Heart Failure and Mechanical Circulatory Support to join our team. Our Heart Failure program is recognized for high-quality, comprehensive care and provides Advanced Cardiac Therapies to our region. We completed Joint Commission Certification for Destination TherapyLVAD care in 2018 and have a dedicated inpatient service and office space to manage the full spectrum of heart failure patients. As a provider within our physician governed cardiovascular institute you’ll find everything you need to excel in your job with talented teammates sharing your commitment to quality patient care. The administrative team within Pulse Heart Institute is here to partner with you to provide a high value system of health care to our community and across the Pacific Northwest. You will be joining a highly regarded and well established collegial team. Our team of general cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, EP’s,advanced heart failure, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons work in a highly collaborative environment to provide the best possible patient care. Requirements BC/BE in Advanced Heart Failure Proficient in ECMO, HMIII, short-term Mechanical support strategies, cardioMEMS, and pulmonary hypertension Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association Why Pulse Heart Institute? Physician-led care Led by physicians and advanced practice providers who understand patient needs firsthand, ensuring decisions are grounded in clinical expertise and collaboration. Proven excellence Pulse units across MultiCare earned the 2025 Chest Pain – MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award — the only facilities in Washington to receive this distinction. Comprehensive cardiovascular care A fully integrated model across cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular services, supporting the full continuum of care. People-first culture We invest in our teams through professional development, supportive leadership and an environment where caregivers can learn, grow and succeed. Well-being and support Resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance and feel supported in your work and life. Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life. Pay and Benefit Expectations Associated benefit information can be viewed here. MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. 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Salary : $511,200