Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist

Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist

Tacoma, WashingtonPosted 5mo agoattending physician
$511,200Listed on official posting
SalaryDr Signal$600,000 physician-reported median · 47 recent reports
CardiologyFull-timeVariable day schedule

Overview

Location
Tacoma, Washington
Schedule
Variable day schedule
Employer-listed pay
$511,200

Listed on official posting

Practice
Physician-led cardiovascular institute · Heart institute within MultiCare health system

Role summary

MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute seeks an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist with Mechanical Circulatory Support expertise to join a physician-led, well-established multidisciplinary heart failure program offering competitive salary plus bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for research and leadership. The position is full-time with a variable day schedule, providing advanced cardiac therapies, inpatient and outpatient care.

What the posting highlights

  • Care setting: Inpatient service and office outpatient care covering full spectrum of heart failure patients
  • Patient population: Advanced heart failure patients including those requiring LVAD and Mechanical Circulatory Support
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Posted pay$511k
Physician-reported total comp$492k–$700k · $600k median
$466kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$725k

One shared annual scale compares the source-listed range with what 47 physicians report earning (region cohort). Reported figures are total compensation; posted ranges are often base salary, so this comparison can read low.

Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$511,200
Pay context
Listed on official posting
Evidence
lure 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@mu
Observed
1 mo ago
Compensation model
Base salary plus performance bonus, production bonus, and call pay
Bonus / incentives
Performance bonus, production bonus, and call pay

Benefits named in the posting

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • CME funding
  • Retirement plans
  • Malpractice insurance including tail coverage
  • Student loan repayment
  • Leadership training
  • Relocation assistance
  • Wellness programs including mental health services

Pay in context

Tacoma, Washington

Employer-posted pay shown next to what physicians report earning — compared, never blended, never scored one against the other.

Employer-posted pay
$511k/yr
Midpoint $511,200 · listed on official posting
Physician-reported median
$600k
47 physician reports · region cohort · total comp
Posted pay$511k
Physician-reported total comp$492k–$700k · $600k median
$466kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$725k

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Next steps

Employer

MultiCare Health System

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Physician-led cardiovascular institute
Facility type
Heart institute within MultiCare health system
Patient population
Advanced heart failure patients including those requiring LVAD and Mechanical Circulatory Support
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Washington
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Physician-led cardiovascular institute

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $511,200 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • Posted pay is ≈15% below the reported region median — what does realistic year-2 or year-3 total compensation look like here?
  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Variable day schedule
Shift type
Day
Inpatient / outpatient
Inpatient service and office outpatient care covering full spectrum of heart failure patients
FTE
1
Research
Yes
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
Listed on official posting
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
2 days ago
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

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 .