Cardiology Advanced Imaging Medical Director | Physician

0.8 FTE Clinical + 0.2 FTE Medical Directorship | Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute | Salary is between $550,000 and $670,000 per year

The Medical Director will perform clinical duties as a general Non-Invasive Cardiologist with a specialization in Advanced Imaging Interpretation. Responsibilities will encompass patient care through clinic visits, diagnostic readings, and inpatient coverage and drive the growth and development of the Advanced Imaging Program. They will collaborate closely with the echo lab medical director to ensure high-quality standards for cardiac MRI, CT, and echocardiography, while maintaining compliance with accreditation standards.

The Medical Director will ensure that all medical programs align with Swedish Medical Group (SMG) standards for quality care, and that physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) adhere to all SMG guidelines. Alongside their dyad partner and regional leadership, the Medical Director will develop and implement strategic plans, assist with medical staff recruitment, and keep clinic staff informed about SMG strategies, directions, and responses to current issues. They will also share accountability for financial performance targets and compliance with accreditation standards and organizational requirements.

Core Competencies :

Strategic thinker with ability to balance specialty priorities and Providence Swedish system-wide goals

Skilled in consensus-building and persuasive communication across diverse stakeholders, including physicians, APCs, administrators and support staff

Flexible, adaptable, and effective in leading the team and the program under time-sensitive conditions

Strong interpersonal skills with cultural awareness and inclusive leadership style

Understands of the SMG organization, policy and its long-term needs

Key Leadership Responsibilities :

Strategic Direction & Program Development

Define and execute a roadmap for advanced imaging aligned with Swedish's cardiovascular strategy

Lead the launch and growth of Cardiac PET and expand cardiac MRI / CT programs to meet evolving patient needs

Clinical Excellence & Quality Assurance

Maintain Level III standards for cardiac CT / MRI and other modalities

Implement robust quality programs ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with accreditation standards

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Partner with interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, and radiology to support advanced procedures (e.g., TAVR, Mitral / Tricuspid interventions)

Develop protocols for chest pain imaging in ED and inpatient settings; optimize imaging for structural heart and complex interventions

Education & Research Leadership

Mentor physicians and APCs; develop fellowship opportunities in advanced imaging

Drive clinical research initiatives and foster academic partnerships to position Swedish as an innovation hub

Qualifications & Requirements :

Licensed Cardiologist in the State of Washington

Swedish Medical Center medical staff member in good standing

Board-certified in Specialty

Drug Licenses

5 or more years as a practicing Cardiologist with Level III competency in cardiac MRI, CT, and nuclear imaging required

Participating providers status with Medicare and Medicaid Programs

3 or more years of leadership experience as a Medical Director of similar programs

Compensation is between $550,000 and $670,000 per year

The compensation amounts listed may include productivity or quality / service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME benefits available to them.

Where You'll Work

Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute is a leading cardiovascular care center with the broadest range of services, subspecialties and expertise in the region. With locations around Western Washington and a dedicated heart facility in downtown Seattle, the Institute is committed to advanced diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for adult and pediatric cardiovascular diseases and conditions. The providers dedicate themselves to clinical research and education by collaborating with other cardiac surgeons, vascular surgeons, cardiologists and interventional radiologists around the region.

Where You'll Live

Seattle is the Pacific Northwest's largest urban center, with a metro population of 3.25 million, and is home to world-class arts and entertainment, a robust economy and an outstanding school system. The city hugs Puget Sound and offers magnificent mountain views to the north, east and south. Home to the world's biggest tech giants, Seattle offers some of the highest minimum wages in the country, along with a notable music and arts scene, outdoor lifestyle and amazing coffee.

Who You'll Work For

Swedish is a comprehensive health network with a long history of excellence. The Seattle-based system operates five hospitals with more than 1,500 beds, and more than 115 primary and specialty care clinics. Part of the Providence family, Swedish is world-renowned for its innovative and ground-breaking diagnoses, treatments and medical research at its five award-winning institutes : cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neuroscience and orthopedic. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of each person it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability / veteran

Job ID Number : 29942

Facility Name : Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute

Location Name : Seattle

Brand Name : Swedish

Provider Profession : Physician / Surgeon

Medical Specialty : Cardiology

Job Setting : Hospital

Type of Role : Clinical

Email : Samuel.Crane@psdrecruit.org

Phone Number : (425) 525-5840

Schedule : Full Time

CP : Yes

CB : Yes

NP : PA :

HC : Yes

IS : No

YM : Yes

J1 : No

H1B : No

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Sam Crane Provider Recruiter

(425) 525-5840

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