General Cardiologist - Group Practice at UT Health Athens - 68 mi from Dallas, TX

Hackensack Meridian Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is recruiting a General Cardiologist for their Cardiovascular Consultants practice in Athens, Texas. This role involves both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities within a supportive team setting, alongside excellent growth opportunities and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Base salary plus wRVU production incentive

CME allowance

Commencement bonus

Medical debt assistance

Relocation allowance

Paid malpractice insurance

Health benefits and retirement plan

Qualifications

• Must be a BE/BC General Cardiologist.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills required.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient/Outpatient responsibilities with an expected patient load of 20+ daily.
• Participate in call response with additional pay.

Skills

Communication

Team Building

Education

Board Certified

Tools

EMR: Epic

Job description

UT Health East Texas is seeking a BE/BC General Cardiologist to join our employed Cardiovascular Consultants (CVC) practice in Athens, Texas. Excellent communication and team-building skills are essential in this supportive and growing service line.

About the Position:

• Single Specialty Group: Cardiovascular Consultants (CVC)
• Join a team of 17 Cardiologists, 12 Nurse Practitioners, and support staff
• Inpatient/Outpatient responsibilities
• UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, recently rated 'A' for Patient Safety by The Leapfrog Group (Fall 2024)
• Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
• Onsite Testing
• Expected patient load: 20+ daily
• Call response required; with additional pay
• EMR: Epic

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base salary plus wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Commencement bonus
• Medical debt assistance and consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Health benefits and retirement plan
• Marketing and practice growth support

About UT Tyler School of Medicine: The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is the first in East Texas and part of the UT System. Its mission is to train healthcare professionals to serve rural and underserved communities, especially in East Texas.

The school offers 20 residency and fellowship programs, including family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry, surgery, and anesthesia. Its Master of Biotechnology program emphasizes medical research and biotech innovation, preparing students for careers in diagnostics and therapeutics.

Construction is underway on a new 248,000 sq ft Medical Education Building in Tyler’s Midtown District, scheduled to open in fall 2025. This facility will support interdisciplinary education and expand medical training within the UT Health East Texas system.

UT Tyler School of Medicine combines research, hands-on learning, and regional healthcare partnerships to prepare physicians to improve healthcare outcomes in East Texas. Visit uttyler.edu/medicine to learn more.

About the Community: Athens is a vibrant small town in East Texas, near Cedar Creek Lake and the Trinity River. Just 68 miles from Dallas, Athens offers family-friendly attractions like the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, East Texas Arboretum, and local wineries. Downtown Athens features shops, art galleries, and a brewery, blending small-town charm with big-city amenities.