Physician - Advanced Heart Failure
MultiCare · Spokane, WA
Posted October 14, 2026
Deaconess Hospital · 800 W 5th Ave, Spokane, WA, US, 99204
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.
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 Heart Failure specialist 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.
FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day Schedule: Variable
Base salary: $511,200.00 plus performance bonus, production bonus and call pay
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.
Employer
MultiCare
MultiCare is a locally governed, nonprofit health system dedicated to serving communities across the Pacific Northwest. Its roots go back to 1882 and the founding of Tacoma's first hospital. Today MultiCare runs 13 hospitals and more than 300 primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty care locations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon, with more than 30,000 employees, providers and volunteers.
The system includes Tacoma General, Good Samaritan, Allenmore, Auburn, Covington and Capital medical centers in the Puget Sound region; Deaconess and Valley hospitals in Spokane; Yakima Memorial in Central Washington; Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic; Navos behavioral health; and Indigo Urgent Care, with more than 40 clinics across Washington and Idaho.
MultiCare's mission is "Partnering for healing and a healthy future." Its providers practice in a physician-led, multi-specialty group of more than 300 providers on Epic, with support for well-being, leadership development and career growth, and live where water, mountain and forest views are part of everyday life.