Physician Cardiology-Noninvasive - Competitive Salary
12 days ago
San Francisco
We are recruiting for a General (Non-Invasive) Cardiology position at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center. We are seeking an outstanding general cardiologist who is a team player and eager to join a collegial, high-performing department within a truly integrated cardiac center. This is a well-rounded, clinically busy position offering broad exposure across the full spectrum of cardiovascular care within one of the most dynamic programs and locations in the nation Clinical Responsibilities include outpatient cardiology clinic, inpatient consultative cardiology, attending in the coronary care unit (CCU), transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, ECG and ambulatory monitor interpretation Kaiser Permanente is a physician led organization, providing dedicated CME time and resources (5 days and $5000 a year), protected vacation time, a non-productivity based guaranteed income, and competitive retirement benefits. KP San Francisco serves as one of the major tertiary cardiac referral hubs within Kaiser Permanente Northern California, caring for a source population of over 4.5 million members. The position offers tremendous clinical breadth and depth, with exposure to advanced heart failure, complex coronary and structural interventions, adult congenital heart disease, electrophysiology and pulmonary hypertension. It is an ideal role for a well-rounded cardiologist seeking to practice at the highest level of integrated cardiovascular medicine. Education and Research The department has a strong academic culture and deep commitment to education and mentorship. Faculty work closely with learners at all levels—from medical students in the UCSF KLIC Program to internal medicine residents and fellows in our ACGME-accredited cardiology fellowship (3 fellows/year in a 3 year program). Our research portfolio is equally robust. The group participates in an internally funded pilot grant program, numerous site-based and industry-sponsored clinical studies, and large multicenter cardiovascular trials. Recent and ongoing research includes national leadership and top enrollment in pivotal trials such as EVOLVE Short DAPT, COAPT, PARTNER 3, SCOUT, APOLLO, REDUCE-LAP HF, CLASP IID/F, ALLIANCE, ACURATE, and LAPLACE early feasibility. In addition, the department supports NIH-funded projects and collaborates with regional and national partners to advance cardiovascular science across the continuum of care. About the Program Kaiser Permanente San Francisco has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #3 TAVR program and #6 cardiac surgery programs in the nation and one of the Top 50 Cardiac Hospitals in the United States. The department performs over 800 percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs), 1,000 cardiac surgeries, and 500 structural interventions annually. We serve as the regional center for multiple advanced programs, including complex coronary interventions, structural heart disease, multimodality imaging, adult congenital heart disease, and pulmonary hypertension—many of which are among the largest programs of their kind in the nation. Our physician-led, integrated model ensures seamless collaboration across specialties and unparalleled continuity of care for our patients. The Permanente Medical Group This position is with The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG), a 10,000-physician, physician-led organization that fosters a culture of professional independence, collaboration, and innovation. Our department is collegial, supportive of mentoring junior colleagues, and committed to advancing clinical excellence, education, and research within an integrated delivery system. The ideal candidate will be clinically strong, collegial, and motivated by new ideas to enhance patient care, education, and research. This is a rare opportunity to thrive in a role that combines clinical excellence with meaningful teaching and scholarship—while enjoying exceptional work-life balance, comprehensive benefits, and the long-term stability of a thriving, physician-led health care system pushing the frontier of cardiovascular medicine. Full-time annual salary range is $440,040 to $465,000 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 CA medical license or be currently licensed to practice within CA, • Noninvasive or Invasive Cardiology Fellowship required, • 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., • 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 We are an equal opportunity employer | VEVRAA Federal Contractor