Cardiology

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to aide the coordinator of the TAVR (structural heart) program. This position would support the TAVR program from a pre-procedure, patient/family education and post-procedure. Ideal candidates will have experience in Critical Care (EKGs and Rhythm Recognition) and any procedural background would be a plus. 

Why you’ll love Vancouver:

• Vancouver is a robust, independent city with over 170,000 residents and is the largest suburb of Portland, Oregon. 
• Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy quick access to the Pacific Ocean, Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and never-ending recreational activities of the Pacific Northwest. We are home to some of the world’s best mountain biking and wind-surfing locales.
• Nationally recognized farm-to-table cuisine, craft microbreweries, and gourmet coffeehouses will keep the most discerning food critic happy. 
• Thriving arts, theater, and music scene and our 26 colleges and universities attract renowned authors, performers, and speakers. 
• No Washington State personal income tax. 

   

  Hospital Highlights: 

  • PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is a 450-bed hospital with a Level II trauma center. 
  • The Emergency Department is the busiest in Southwest Washington, caring for over 76,000 patients yearly. 
  • 24/7 Hospitalist team provides hospital care and call coverage and there is a nurse phone-triage team. 
  • Last year there were more than 275,000 outpatient clinic visits. 
  • Over 850 active medical providers with most specialty services provided locally. 
  • In 2014 they received a Gold Star Recognition from the Washington State Hospital Association for clinical initiatives designed to reduce readmission rates and infections. 
  • In 2015, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation program earned a three-year accreditation honor from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. 
  • The Kearney Breast Center was accredited as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and the American College of Radiology. 
  • Our integrated physician-led medical group has over 1,000 active medical providers with most specialty services represented. 

     

    PeaceHealth Benefits: 

    • EPIC health records 
    • Competitive compensation plus signing bonus and relocation assistance 
    • CME reimbursement
    • Fully paid malpractice insurance 
    • Exceptional health coverage options and retirement plans 
    • Educational loan reimbursement (to those who qualify) 
    • Employee Wellness Program with FitBit allowance and up to $400 in incentives for healthy lifestyle 

       

      Vancouver, Washington – look any direction and the scenery is astounding! Snow-capped mountains, nationally protected evergreen forests, the waterfall-laced Columbia River gorge, and rugged Pacific-coast beaches – all within a short 90-minute drive. The northwest is a dream come true for outdoor enthusiasts. And against that magnificent backdrop, Vancouver and neighboring Portland, Oregon offer all the best amenities of city living. What makes our area so special? A thriving arts scene, varied professional sports teams, unique neighborhoods, and a wealth of diverse culinary destinations.

      For more information, contact Kim Dianich, Provider Recruiter Sr.:

      PeaceHealth’s community of health care professionals in the Vancouver area include PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, a 450-bed tertiary-level hospital with complete services, and PeaceHealth Medical Group, a multi-specialty group serving communities throughout Clark County.

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