Employer or Institution: Cascade Heart, P.S.Contact Person or Department: Gary LaVenture
Position Title: Electrophysiology Cardiologist
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Vancouver, WAPhone Number: (360) 828-3259
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Email Address: glaventure@cascadeheart.net
Website: http://www.cascadeheart.net
Date of Available: 7/10/09
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Electrophysiology Cardiologist Pacific Northwest Cascade Heart, P.S., a full service cardiology group in southwest Washington. The practice has been part of the community since 1973, currently has two locations and employs eight board certified cardiologists including one EP Cardiologist. The practice has a strong reputation for excellence and is collaborative and congenial. It is well supported with a great team of staff and EMR. Compensation is competitive and includes a guaranteed salary for the first year, a productivity based compensation model, and the possibility of a corporate buy-in after one year. Benefits include medical and dental, vacation and sick leave, malpractice coverage, fees for licenses and medical staff privileges as well as continuing medical education. This position allows for a lifestyle that can be designed around specific needs and desires. The physician could choose to live on the Washington side of the Columbia River that has excellent school systems and family friendly neighborhoods. Additionally those living and working in Washington save 9% because there is no state income tax. If the physician wanted a more urban lifestyle, they could live in trendy Portland Oregon which would be just minutes from the practice. The Pacific Northwest is truly spectacular and lends itself to a variety of out door activities. The cities of Vancouver and Portland are separated by the Columbia River and nearby to the Columbia River Gorge. Close to Mt St Helens, Mt Hood and approximately 90 minutes to the pacific coast, creates the ideal environment for hiking, skiing, windsurfing, surfing and fishing. This position combines a great work environment with a great lifestyle.
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The ideal candidate should be board eligible or board certified in Cardiology or Cardiovascular Medicine with advanced training in Electrophysiology. The physician would have the option of working either 4 or 5 days per week with hours in the office or in the hospital in coordination with the current EP Cardiologist. Call would include evening, weekend and in-hospital call rotation with seven Cardiologists. The practice services Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center and Southwest Washington Medical Center both located in Vancouver, Washington.
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