Physician - Cardiology Nocturnist - Duluth, MN

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 607,000 - 742,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement and educational

Flexible scheduling and generous time

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health Heart & Vascular Center - East Market in Duluth, MN seeks 2 Board Certified/Eligible Non-Invasive Cardiologists to join as Cardiology Nocturnists. The role provides dedicated overnight coverage to support inpatient services, CV diagnostic interpretation, and care continuity across the East Market.

FTE: 1.0 with a schedule of 7 nights on / 7 nights off, 7:00 PM – 8:00 AM, Monday–Sunday, in the United States.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in cardiovascular disease.
• Demonstrated competency in adult transthoracic echocardiography (TTE).
• Eligible for medical licensure in Minnesota.
• Strong inpatient cardiology experience and comfort with acute cardiovascular conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient cardiology coverage on the Duluth campus.
• Manage acute and complex cardiovascular conditions (ACS, heart failure, arrhythmias).
• Respond to overnight cardiology consults from ED/ICU/inpatient units/outside facilities.
• Provide ECG interpretation and cardiovascular clinical decision support.
• Interpret adult TTEs (urgent and routine).
• Collaborate with interventional, EP, and heart failure teams as needed.
• Ensure smooth handoffs to daytime cardiology teams for continuity.

Skills

Board Certified/Eligible in cardio

TTE interpretation

Inpatient cardiology experience

Excellent communication

Education

Minnesota medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Building Location

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department

2891010 CARDIOLOGY - SMMC HVC

Job Description

Essentia Health Heart & Vascular Center - East Market is seeking 2 Board Certified or Board Eligible Non-Invasive Cardiologists to join our Heart & Vascular Division as Cardiology Nocturnists. This role provides dedicated overnight cardiology coverage to support inpatient services, CV diagnostic study interpretation, improve care continuity, and enhance physician sustainability across the East Market.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient cardiology coverage on the Duluth campus
• Manage acute and complex cardiovascular conditions, including
  • Acute coronary syndromes
  • Decompensated heart failure
  • Arrhythmias disorders
  • Post-procedural and post-interventional cardiovascular care
• Respond to overnight cardiology consults from the Emergency Department, ICU, inpatient units and outside facilities
• Provide ECG interpretation and cardiovascular clinical decision support
• Interpret adult transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs), including urgent and routine studies
• Collaborate with interventional, electrophysiology, and heart failure teams as needed
• Ensure effective handoffs to daytime cardiology teams to support continuity of care
• Participate in quality, safety, and care standardization initiatives aligned with Heart & Vascular Division goals

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in cardiovascular disease
• Demonstrated competency in adult transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) interpretation
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Minnesota
• Strong inpatient cardiology experience and comfort managing acute cardiovascular conditions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a collaborative, dyad leadership model

Schedule & FTE

FTE: 1.0
Schedule: o7 nights on / 7 nights off
o7:00 PM – 8:00 AM
oMonday – Sunday

Compensation

$674,600. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

Compensation Range: $1.00 - $1,000,000.00

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation: Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
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Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
• training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

About Essentia Health

Essentia Health is an integrated health system committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. With more than 15,000 employees, we operate in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Our organization fosters a culture of teamwork, innovation, and excellence, supported by state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive services.

About Duluth, Minnesota

Duluth offers a vibrant, four-season lifestyle with natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and cultural activities. Situated on the shores of Lake Superior, it is a family-friendly community with excellent schools, affordable housing, and access to world-class amenities.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Statement

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.

Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post- offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.

Contact

For additional information please contact: Liz Huesman, Senior Physician Recruiter 701-261-6824 [e-mail]