Cardiologist (General)

Lifepoint Health; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Relocation assistance

Loan repayment assistance

CME allowance

Generous paid time off

Tail coverage (malpractice)

Job summary

Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, North Carolina, invites an invasive cardiologist to join Western Carolina Cardiology. This hospital-employed role offers immediate patient volume, an established referral network, and strong clinical collaboration within a Duke Lifepoint affiliated system.

The ideal candidate is board-certified or board-eligible in cardiology with invasive experience and the ability to perform catheterizations, pacemaker implants, TEE, nuclear cardiology, and

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in cardiology.
• Experience in invasive cardiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join Western Carolina Cardiology as an invasive cardiologist.
• Manage immediate patient volume with established referral relationships.
• Perform diagnostic cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker implantation, TEE, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography.
• Collaborate with the cardiology team and share cardiology call for work‑life balance.
• Provide outpatient and inpatient care with APP and RN support.

Skills

Invasive cardiology

Cardiac catheterization

TEE

Nuclear cardiology

Echocardiography

Job description

Your Healing Mission Matters

Build the practice you want. Make the impact you envisioned.

As a Cardiologist at Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, North Carolina, you'll join a thriving cardiovascular program where your expertise is valued, your schedule is supported, and your patients become part of the community you call home. As a member of the Lifepoint Health family and Duke Lifepoint Healthcare, you'll have the clinical resources of a nationally recognized health system while enjoying the personalized culture of a community hospital dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Located just outside Asheville in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, this is an exceptional opportunity to inherit a well-established patient panel from a retiring physician while enjoying an outstanding quality of life surrounded by mountain scenery, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community.

Position Highlights

Haywood Regional Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Invasive Cardiologist to join Western Carolina Cardiology. This is a rare opportunity to step into an established, busy practice with immediate patient volume as you assume the practice of a respected retiring cardiologist.

Practice Features

• Hospital-employed position with Haywood Regional Medical Center, a Duke Lifepoint hospital
• Immediate access to an established patient base with strong referral relationships
• Collaborative, experienced cardiology team with mentorship available
• Ability to perform:
  • Diagnostic cardiac catheterizations
  • Pacemaker implantation
  • Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
  • Nuclear cardiology
  • Echocardiography
• Average clinic volume of 16-20 patients per day
• Consultative practice with excellent primary care referral network
• Shared cardiology call for excellent work-life balance
• Dedicated Advanced Practice Provider and RN support in the outpatient clinic
• Hospital-based APP support to assist with inpatient care
• Modern facilities with an experienced clinical and administrative support team

Why Haywood Regional Medical Center?

Haywood Regional Medical Center is a trusted regional healthcare provider serving Western North Carolina with a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. As part of the Duke Lifepoint network, physicians benefit from strong clinical collaboration while maintaining the autonomy and collegial atmosphere of a community-based practice.

Discover Life in Western North Carolina

Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Clyde offers the perfect balance of professional fulfillment and personal adventure. Enjoy easy access to Asheville while living in a community known for its friendly atmosphere, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Whether you enjoy hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking, skiing, golf, local breweries, or exploring charming mountain towns, you'll find an exceptional lifestyle just minutes from your front door.

Comprehensive Recruitment Package

Haywood Regional Medical Center offers a highly competitive recruitment package that may include:

• Competitive base salary with productivity incentives
• Commencement bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical education loan repayment assistance
• Residency/Fellowship stipend (if applicable)
• CME allowance and paid CME time
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to join a respected cardiovascular program, inherit an established practice, and enjoy an outstanding mountain lifestyle, we invite you to explore your future with Haywood Regional Medical Center.