General Cardiologist

Ascension Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 500,000 - 689,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) with employer match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Ascension Saint Agnes Heart Care in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Cardiologist to join a high-volume, employed practice within Ascension’s cardiovascular network. The role balances outpatient and inpatient duties, delivering life-saving diagnostic insights through TTE/TEE and nuclear testing, and supporting continuity of care from clinic to bedside.

Required: MD/DO and Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease; Maryland license; ALS; Echocardiography certification preferred.

Qualifications

• MD/DO credentialed from Maryland Board of Physicians required.
• Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease completed.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology.
• Board Certification in Echocardiography preferred.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join an established team of physicians and APPs in a high-volume cardiovascular network.
• Lead comprehensive patient care journeys with outpatient and inpatient rounds to ensure continuity of care.
• Deliver diagnostic insights through TTE/TEE and nuclear stress testing to guide treatment plans.
• Support state medical licensure and DEA registration as applicable.
• Support the mission of Ascension in a nonprofit health system.

Skills

TTE/TEE interpretation

Cardiology diagnostics

Education

MD/DO

Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease

Board Certification in Echocardiography

Maryland licensure (MD/DO)

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Baltimore, MD

Facility Name : Ascension Saint Agnes Heart Care

Schedule: Full-Time

Annual salary : $500,000 – $688,500 per year

Productivity incentives: RVU

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Cardiologist to join a high-volume, employed practice with a robust internal referral base and the comprehensive diagnostic resources of the Ascension Saint Agnes cardiovascular network.

• Join an established team of 8 physicians and 7 APPs
• Call structure: 1 week every 4-6 weeks
• Practice setting: Outpatient and inpatient
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Lead comprehensive patient care journeys by balancing a dedicated outpatient practice with essential inpatient rounds to ensure continuity of care from the clinic to the bedside.
• Deliver life-saving diagnostic insights through the expert performance and interpretation of TTE, TEE, and nuclear stress tests to guide precise treatment plans.
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology
• Board Certification in Echocardiography preferred
• Fellowship training in Cardiovascular Disease

About the Facility

• 251 - bed teaching hospital
• Serving a population of approximately 738,000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Must be able to read or perform TTE, TEE, and nuclear stress tests

Equal employment opportunity employer

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