General Cardiologist in Beautiful Bellingham

General Cardiologist in Beautiful Bellingham

BellinghamPosted 1mo agoattending physician
$579,051Pay listed on source · unverified
CardiologyFull-timeshared 1:8

Overview

Location
Bellingham
Schedule
Shared 1:8
Source-listed pay
$579,051

Not yet verified against the original posting

Practice
Clinic and hospital · Hospital and outpatient clinics

Role summary

This is a full-time general cardiology position at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, WA, a 265-bed Level II Trauma Center. The role includes managing both inpatient and outpatient care with shared call (1:8), an average of 18 patients per day, and a productivity-based compensation model with a first-year salary guarantee and employment bonus.

What the posting highlights

  • Shared call
  • Care setting: Both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
  • Patient population: Community of Northwest Washington, tertiary referrals from 100 mile radius

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Source-listed pay$579k
Physician-reported total comp$530k–$750k · $624k median
$504kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$776k

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Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$579,051
Pay context
Source-listed pay · not yet verified
Evidence
18 patients per day Call is shared 1:8 Epic EMR Compensation & benefits First-year salary guarantee: $579,051 Employment bonus Relocation Assistance Production compensation model + value measures Educ
Observed
1 mo ago
Compensation model
Productivity
Next steps

Employer

PeaceHealth

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EHR
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Facility & Community

Bellingham
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Bellingham
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Facility
Hospital and outpatient clinics
Market
National
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Facility details
Practice setting
Clinic and hospital
Facility type
Hospital and outpatient clinics
Beds
265
Trauma level
Level II Trauma Center
Patient population
Community of Northwest Washington, tertiary referrals from 100 mile radius
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
National
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Clinic and hospital

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $579,051 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Call burden
shared 1:8
Patient volume
18 patients per day
Inpatient / outpatient
both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
Coverage model
shared call
FTE
1

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
Pay not verified
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
2 days ago
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a full-time General Cardiologist to join our practice in beautiful Bellingham, Washington.

Why you will love the practice

  • Collaborative and established practice with a wealth of knowledge and experience
  • 36-member Clinician team includes 13 General Cardiologists, 4 Interventional Cardiologists, 3 EP Cardiologists, 3 Cardiothoracic Surgeons, 3 Vascular Surgeons and 12 APCs
  • Robust clinical and support staff including an NP dedicated for Heart Failure
  • Cardiopulmonary Stress Testing, Cardiac MR, 3-D TEE, and dual source Cardiac CTA on site
  • 18 patients per day
  • Call is shared 1:8
  • Epic EMR


Compensation & benefits

  • First-year salary guarantee: $579,051
  • Employment bonus
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Production compensation model + value measures
  • Education Loan Reimbursement (if applicable)
  • CME Allowance
  • Medical/dental/vision/disability/life/wellness
  • Retirement plans


Ideal Candidate

  • Cardiology MD/DO who is BC/BE in Cardiology
  • 2-3 years of experience preferred; will consider candidates graduating from Fellowship
  • Board Certification in Echo and Nuclear Medicine required
  • Interest in the opportunity to manage outpatient and inpatient responsibilities
  • Interest in working at two satellite clinics


Reach out to learn more and send your CV to Holly Giesbrecht, Physician & Clinician Recruiter: hgiesbrecht@peacehealth.org

About Bellingham

Bellingham, Washington is the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, urban living, strong schools, great shopping & cuisine, and so much more! These amenities are surrounded by incredible scenery, from the sea to the mountains and the rainforest, making this community an amazing place to live. Acclaimed for its small-city flavor and the home of Western Washington University, and two community colleges. Bellingham has a robust art, music and cultural scene while boasting 65 miles of inner-urban trails to explore, pristine lakes, forests, saltwater beaches, and snow-covered peaks - there are unlimited opportunities for breathtaking hikes, relaxing camping trips, water activities, bird watching, snow sports, and scenic drives!

Located 90 minutes north of Seattle and 30 minutes south of British Columbia, Canada, this idyllic city has been rated as one of America's most desirable communities by Money, Outside, Kiplinger, Forbes, and National Geographic magazines. Head to Mount Baker for a day in the snow. Tour the San Juan Islands by sea kayak or sailboat. Trek the North Cascades on foot. Stay in town to explore the shops and cafes of historic Fairhaven and Downtown and then catch a show at Mount Baker Theater - you can do it all in Bellingham!

About PeaceHealth

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is a 265-bed Level II Trauma Center in Bellingham as well as Whatcom County's only hospital. PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) and PeaceHealth Medical Group (PHMG) in Bellingham provide comprehensive and specialty care to the communities of Northwest Washington. Tertiary referrals come from a hundred mile radius. Our dedicated physicians and staff have earned recognition as a top-ranking facility for patient quality initiatives in Washington State.

PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

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