Physician - Cardiology

Anchorage, AK

Specialty Cardiology
Profession Physician

Seattle Children's is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Cardiologist to join our established Alaska-based practice. For over 25 years, our Alaska team has lived and worked in-state, providing high-quality cardiac care and fostering a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for all Alaskans.

The Role & Practice Environment

This position offers a unique "hybrid" career path: the independence and community impact of a local pediatric cardiologist combined with the world-class resources and academic support of Seattle Childrens Hospital (ranked among the nation's best).

  • Collaborative Team: Join a two-provider practice supported by a dedicated team of RNs, specialized sonographers, and administrative staff.
  • Clinical Breadth: Manage a highly variable practice including general pediatric cardiology, fetal cardiology, and consultation for infants through young adults.
  • Regional Outreach: While based in Anchorage, you will travel (same-day or overnight) to 11 outreach sites across the state, including:
    • Bethel, Fairbanks, Homer, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Nome, Sitka, Soldotna, Wasilla, and Dillingham.
  • Advanced Support: Enjoy 24/7 access to the Heart Centers multidisciplinary team in Seattle, providing a seamless continuum of care from prenatal consultations to complex cardiac surgery.

Key Highlights

  • Independence: Lead clinical efforts in a community setting where you are the primary expert for local families.
  • Innovation: Utilize IAC-accredited facilities in both transthoracic and fetal echocardiography.
  • Impact: Work with local partners such as Providence Hospital, Alaska Regional Hospital, and the Alaska Native Medical Center to serve a diverse and widespread population.

Learn More & Apply

To explore the clinical impact of our Alaska team and see how we serve the "Last Frontier," visit our regional clinic page: Learn More: Pediatric Cardiology of Alaska

  Required Education/Experience:

  • MD Degree.
  • Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges at Seattle Children's and other sites as applicable.

Required Credentials:

  • Licensed as a Physician in the State of Alaska.
  • Board eligibility or certification in Pediatrics by the American Academy of Pediatrics and/or specialty as applicable.
  • Federal DEA Registration.
  • Prior to start of employment, must obtain, and maintain in good standing, medical or allied health professional staff privileges that are not limited, revoked, suspended, conditioned, or probationary, except for normal probationary periods due to initial appointment.

Compensation

  • $460,736 - $519,175 per year

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Childrens offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.  Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website: www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

Our Commitment

Seattle Childrens welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Childrens are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Childrens is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.