Description
Executive Summary
Legacy Medical Group, a physician-led clinical network in Portland, Oregon, is actively expanding its comprehensive cardiovascular service line. The health system provides high-acuity care across five regional hospitals, featuring high annual procedure volumes, advanced mechanical circulatory support, and a collaborative team structure across inpatient and outpatient care environments.
Clinical Practice Profile
- Provider Footprint: Collaborative practice model encompassing 14 General Cardiologists, 10 Interventional Cardiologists, 4 Electrophysiologists, 20 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and dedicated Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgical teams.
- Coverage & Operations: Balanced mix of hospital-based clinic appointments and inpatient consults integrated across 5 hospital campuses.
- Support Services: Integrated hospitalist coverage and dedicated specialty surgical services.
Advanced Programs & Clinical Capabilities
| Category | Program Highlights & Scope
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| High-Acuity Services | Regional Shock Team providing critical care, established ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) program, and mature Structural Heart and EP initiatives. |
| Diagnostic Imaging | Comprehensive diagnostic access including Echocardiography, Cardiac CT, Nuclear Imaging, and Cardiac MRI. |
| Annual Procedure Volumes | Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI): 1,250+ Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacements (TAVR): 250+ Electrophysiology Ablations: 1,000+ Pacing / ICD Implants: 900+ |
Current Openings & Qualifications
Legacy Health is recruiting for candidates across the following clinical subspecialties:
- General Cardiologist (Invasive or Non-Invasive)
- Interventional Cardiology
- Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist
- Advanced Imaging Cardiologist
- Congenital Heart Disease Specialist
Candidate Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited U.S. medical school (or equivalent).
- Postgraduate Training: Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency and Cardiology fellowship.
- Board Certification: Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease (and subspecialty boards, such as Nuclear Cardiology or Cardiac CT, where applicable).
- Certifications: Active ACLS certification required.
- Visa Eligibility: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. (H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship is not available).
Compensation & Professional Support
- Guaranteed Salary: Two-year initial salary guarantee transitioning to a productivity-based compensation structure.
- Incentives: Competitive, nationally benchmarked salary with sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance.
- Professional Development: Dedicated Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance, with integrated opportunities for clinical teaching, research, and quality improvement leadership.
Location & Community Context
Based in the Portland metropolitan area, the positions offer access to extensive urban cultural amenities, a strong regional health network, and proximity to outdoor recreational sites including the Cascade Range, the Pacific Northwest coastline, and Forest Park.
