Join One Team Mary Bridge

At Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, kids and families are at the center of everything we do. Based in Tacoma, Washington, and serving communities throughout the South Sound, our nationally recognized pediatric hospital, clinics and specialty network bring together providers, nurses and team members dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children and families.

Recognized as a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group and backed by a growing pediatric network, we're proud to make a difference in the lives of children and families every day while helping shape the future of children's healthcare.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Days

Compensation is based on Years of Experience and ranges from $378K-$419K as a 1.0 FTE.

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Position Summary

The Pediatric Cardiologist is a board certified/board eligible (or equivalent) cardiologist who provides inpatient and outpatient general cardiology care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with suspected or diagnosed congenital and acquired heart disease across Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and affiliated regional sites.

The Pediatric Cardiologist will evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients across the full spectrum of pediatric cardiology, providing longitudinal follow‑up care and consultation as part of a multidisciplinary heart team. The role includes collaboration with subspecialty cardiologists, congenital cardiac surgery, critical care, anesthesia, nursing, and allied health professionals to support coordinated care delivery.

This position participates in Heart Center clinical operations, quality and safety initiatives, and program development, supporting the delivery of comprehensive pediatric and congenital cardiology services within the health system.

Responsibilities

• Mary Bridge Children’s Heart Center Cardiologists provide outstanding, family-centered care to children and young adults with suspected or diagnosed cardiovascular disease of all types. Physician shall evaluate, treat and provide follow up care to patients as assigned by the Heart Center.
• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate patient care commensurate with the level of advancement and clinical specialty.
• Provide contributions to clinical service as evidenced by expertise in clinical care.
• Develop a local and regional referral base for pediatric and congenital cardiology.
• Document patient care on appropriate records.
• May implement innovative approaches to patient care and will provide disease specific expert consultation relative to area of specialty.
• Actively engaged in program’s development in single ventricle care, Fontan management care, clinical outcomes & quality improvement.
• Perform procedures, collect data, analyze data, and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment, and discontinuation of care.
• Formulate, maintain, support, monitor, and modify a patient-specific plan for care, treatment, and rehabilitation based on patient’s assessment.
• The Physician shall devote such time as may be reasonably necessary to cooperate with the efforts of the Heart Center in the management and governance of Heart Center activities
• Physician shall exercise best efforts to keep Physician’s skills and knowledge current with the best up to date practice in the Physician’s field of practice by study of current medical literature and continuing medical education courses (CME)
• Physician actively engage in leadership roles within Congenital Heart communities: for example, but not limited to Fontan Outcomes Network (FON), Single Ventricle Outcomes Network (SV-ONE), Action Network.
  

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD or DO)
• Licensure to practice medicine in Washington State as a Physician
• Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology at time of employment
• Completion of a Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
• Completion of Advanced Cardiology & Single Ventricle Care Fellowship
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

 

Where kids and families are always first

Everything we do starts with a commitment to children and families. From specialized pediatric care to family-centered support services, our teams work together to create a safe, compassionate and healing environment where every child can thrive.

For more than 70 years, Mary Bridge Children's has cared for children across the South Sound and beyond. Today, that legacy continues through a network of pediatric specialists, clinics and hospital services anchored by a new state-of-the-art pediatric hospital designed specifically for children, families and care teams.

Why Choose Mary Bridge Children's?

One Team Mary Bridge

Providers, nurses and staff come together as one team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care for children and families across the region.

Award-winning pediatric care

Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group six times in the past eight years, recognizing excellence in patient quality and safety.

A new era of children's care

Work in a state-of-the-art pediatric hospital and medical office building designed specifically for children, families and care teams.

A growing pediatric network

Opportunities across hospital, specialty, primary care and urgent care settings, supported by a Level IV NICU and comprehensive pediatric specialty network.

Career growth

Continuing education, leadership development and advancement opportunities supported by one of the region's largest health systems.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Enjoy vibrant communities, outdoor adventure and easy access to waterfronts, mountains and everything the South Sound has to offer.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $450,000.00 - $450,000.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.