Cardiologist - Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant

sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 522,000 - 577,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CME allowance

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Malpractice coverage

Tail coverage

Job summary

Sentara Careplex and Sentara Norfolk General Hospitals are seeking an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist to join our collaborative, patient-focused cardiovascular program serving patients across coastal Virginia. This role offers a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient cardiology with strong team support and a sustainable call schedule.

Sentara is an accredited IAC program, demonstrating our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in cardiac imaging quality and patient

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Balance inpatient and outpatient cardiology with strong team support and a sustainable call schedule.
• Join Sentara Careplex and Sentara Norfolk General Hospitals' cardiovascular program.
• Provide advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology care across coastal Virginia.

Education

BC/BE in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Provider Specialty

Cardiology Overview:

Sentara Careplex and Sentara Norfolk General Hospitals are seeking an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist to join our collaborative, patient-focused cardiovascular program serving patients across coastal Virginia. This role offers a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient cardiology with strong team support and a sustainable call schedule.

Sentara is an accredited IAC program, demonstrating our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in cardiac imaging quality and patient care. Our hospitals have earned Platinum and Silver Awards from the NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry, highlighting our dedication to top-tier, guideline-driven care for patients with chest pain and heart attacks.

Position Highlights

Weekly Schedule: 1-2 days at Sentara Careplex Hospital (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
3-4 days at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Clinic Volume: Average of 20 patients per day

Call Schedule: 1:6 call rotation, 5p - 8a
Heart Failure and Shock Coverage

96% one-year heart transplant survival rate - highest in Virginia
30 heart transplants performed annually
Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 3-Star Rating - the highest quality designation in cardiothoracic surgery.

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Benefit Highlights

• Nationally competitive compensation package
• Sign on and Commencement bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and more
• 403b/401a Retirement Packages with Matching Contribution
• Malpractice and Tail coverage
• Paid Licensure Renewals
• $7500 Annual CME Allowance
• Physician time off
• Fully Integrated EHR (Epic)
• 501c3, non-profit (PSLF Eligible)

Requirements

BC/BE in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Why Virginia?

Newport News and Norfolk offer the best of coastal Virginia living with waterfront views, mild year-round weather, and easy access to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic beaches. The region blends vibrant urban amenities with a relaxed coastal lifestyle, including a thriving food scene, arts, and outdoor recreation. With affordable cost of living compared to major metros and convenient travel

Salary & Benefits

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $522,496.00 - $577,491.20 annually.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan

Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco- free environment.

Remote Work Eligibility

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:

• North Carolina
• Nevada
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin