Opportunity Criteria
Specialty:
Surgery : Cardiac Surgery
Candidate Type:
MD, DO
Visas Accepted:
H-1B
Loan Repayment:
Negotiable
Salary Range:
$719,000.00 to $1,096,000.00 / Year
Employment Type:
Not Specified
Bonus Offered:
Negotiable
Job Description
Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesAs a Cardiac Surgeon at Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates, part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) you will join our dynamic, award winning Team at the St. Michael Medical Center (SMMC) campus in Silverdale, WA. The Cardiac Surgery program at SMMC offers expertise in advanced treatment options for cardiac surgical conditions while achieving excellent outcomes.
Provide compassionate and expert care, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the holistic well-being of patients and their families.
To be successful in this role you will be dedicated to excellent patient care and possess expertise in diagnosing and managing complex diseases with strong communication skills. You will also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient-centered care and the capacity to thrive within a collegial and supportive environment.
- Adult cardiac surgery; including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aortic surgery, structural heart procedures, and arrhythmia surgery.
- We also offer comprehensive care for challenging cases, such as surgery for heart failure, redo cardiac surgery, and multi-valve repair and replacement.
- Currently, SMMC performs more than 300 major cardiac cases annually and recently completed its 1,000th TAVR procedure.
Job Requirements Required - Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
- BC/BE; American Board of Thoracic Surgeons
- Unrestricted active Washington State Medical License or eligible to obtain
- Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority required for the specific practice
- BLS and ACLS
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Commitment to excellent patient care, collaborative, team based care and long-term community engagement.
Preferred - 5+ years experience in adult cardiac surgery highly preferred
- Fellowship; ACGME accredited cardiothoracic surgery fellowship
- New graduates with additional training will be considered
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS We offer a competitive, market-aligned compensation package:
- Competitive salary
- Sign On Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- CME allowance and paid CME days
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Compensation Range; $719,000 - $1,096,000/year
Where You'll Work
THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AT YOUR DOORSTEP The Kitsap Peninsula and surrounding communities of Bainbridge Island, Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, Silverdale, and Poulsbo offer a lifestyle that is genuinely hard to find anywhere else in the country. You are minutes from trails, water, and mountains, yet a short ferry ride from the culture and amenities of Seattle.
Physicians who come here tend to stay, because the Pacific Northwest delivers:
- Pacific Northwest at your doorstep: over 250 miles of saltwater shoreline, kayaking, hiking, the Olympic National Park day trips, and year-round outdoor adventure
- Seattle without the commute: a scenic 35-minute ferry ride connects you to Seattle's world-class arts, dining, sports, and culture; leave the traffic behind
- Charming, walkable communities: Poulsbo ("Little Norway"), Bainbridge Island, Kingston, Port Orchard and Gig Harbor offer vibrant local culture, farmers markets, craft breweries, and waterfront dining
- Lower cost of living: significantly more affordable than Seattle; more home for your dollar and room to put down real roots
- Strong school systems: North Kitsap, Central Kitsap, and Bainbridge Island, school districts are consistently rated among the top in Washington State
Pay Range$719,000 - $1,096,000 /year
Contact Information
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