Pediatric Cardiologist - Cardiac MRI & Echo (Assistant Professor)
OHSU · Portland, OR
Posted October 3, 2026
OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital · 700 SW Campus Drive, Portland, OR, US, 97239
Department Overview
The full-time annual base salary range for this position at an Assistant Professor rank is: $286,152 to $303,756; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.
About OHSU
Discover the unique impact of OHSU, Oregon's only academic health center. Our singular focus on improving health drives innovation, education, and patient care. With 16,000 employees and over $400 million in competitive research funding annually, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and quality of life for all Oregonians.
About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and the Cardiac Program
Explore our commitment to excellence in pediatric care at OHSU Doernbecher and Pediatric Heart Care. With a strong tradition of teamwork and diversity, we believe every child deserves the best care possible. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. Our congenital cardiac program proudly boasts the lowest surgical mortality rates among all participating centers in the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium (PC4).
About Portland and Oregon
Welcome to Portland, a vibrant city surrounded by stunning nature. Just 90 minutes from both the majestic Oregon coast and the breathtaking Mount Hood, Portland offers unparalleled access to outdoor adventures and the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Whether you're into cycling, hiking, exploring local brewpubs, enjoying award-winning wineries, or rooting for professional soccer and basketball teams, Portland is consistently ranked as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.
Function/Duties of Position
Elevate Your Career as a Pediatric Cardiologist at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital!
- Full-Time Opportunity: Embrace a rewarding mix of CMR, echo lab, inpatient service, and outpatient clinics.
- Leadership Role: Take charge of expanding our innovative CMR and 3D+ programs during an exciting period of growth.
- Ideal Candidate: We’re searching for a flexible, industrious team player ready to make a significant impact.
- Competitive Salary: Enjoy a salary that reflects your expertise and experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Access a robust benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, retirement, and CME support.
Why OHSU Doernbecher?
Located in the stunning Pacific Northwest, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital invites you to join our dynamic team of 16 pediatric cardiologists and 5 advanced practice providers. This is your chance to be part of a busy clinical and academic practice that is shaping the future of pediatric cardiovascular care.
We are looking for a pediatric cardiologist with experience in cardiac MRI and transthoracic echocardiography. Opportunities to engage in transesophageal echocardiography and fetal cardiology are available but not required. As a leader, you will drive the pediatric CMR and 3D+ programs through a transformative phase of expansion, enhancing care for children and families.
Professional Development Opportunities
- Mentorship and Support: Benefit from a strong network of mid-career and senior faculty dedicated to mentoring junior members, including cardiology fellows.
- Education Opportunities: Play a vital role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
- Pathway to Advancement: We actively support your journey toward promotion and tenure, focusing on advocacy, quality improvement, and the academic trifecta of service, education, and research.
Required Qualifications
Qualifications
- Board-Certified in Pediatric Cardiology
- Desirable Skills: Experience in 3D printing and/or virtual/augmented reality visualization of cardiac anatomy.
- Echocardiography Proficiency: Competent in interpreting transthoracic echocardiograms, with optional involvement in transesophageal echoes and fetal cardiology.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong critical thinking abilities and the capability to thrive in both independent and team environments.
Additional Details
- Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV. *
Why apply to OHSU?
We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.
Employer
OHSU
Oregon Health & Science University is Oregon's only public academic health center. OHSU brings together world-class patient care, groundbreaking research and the education of the next generation of health care professionals — all in service of improving the health and well-being of every Oregonian.
From OHSU Hospital and OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital on Marquam Hill to the Center for Health & Healing on Portland's South Waterfront, OHSU's physicians and advanced practice providers care for the most complex patients in the region at a Level 1 trauma center, the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, the Casey Eye Institute and the Knight Cardiovascular Institute. Through OHSU Health partners such as Hillsboro Medical Center and Adventist Health Portland, and community collaborations from Astoria to Klamath Falls, OHSU faculty also bring academic medicine to communities across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Faculty at OHSU practice at the leading edge of medicine while teaching residents and students and contributing to discovery. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, academic appointments and career development, and the chance to live in the Pacific Northwest — with Mount Hood, the Columbia River Gorge and the Oregon coast all close to home.