Physician - General Cardiologist

US Heart & Vascular; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 260,000 - 370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Relocation assistance

Partnership track

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular's APEX Cardiovascular Group in Knoxville is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Cardiologist to help build a new cardiology service line in East Tennessee. This full-time position offers a ground-floor opportunity with an established vascular surgery team, access to advanced imaging including PET/CT, an ambulatory surgery center, and a two-year partnership track with equity participation.

Join a growing national network while preserving local autonomy.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification/eligibility in cardiovascular disease.
• Outpatient general cardiology proficiency and patient management.
• Experience with preoperative clearance and risk assessment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general cardiovascular consultations and longitudinal patient care.
• Perform outpatient diagnostic testing and interpret results within scope.
• Collaborate with vascular surgeons, imaging, and primary care networks to grow patient access.

Skills

Board-certified/Board-eligible cardiol

Strong clinical communication

Outpatient care focus

Education

MD/DO from accredited medical school

ACGME Cardiovascular Disease fellowship

Tools

PET/CT imaging

Ambulatory surgery center collaboration

Job description

General CardiologistKnoxville, TennesseeHelp Build a New Cardiology Service Line in East TennesseeA rare opportunity to shape a new cardiology program in a newly renovated Knoxville office with dedicated clinical space, advanced imaging capabilities including PET/CT, and access to an established ambulatory surgery center.The OpportunityAPEX Cardiovascular Group, part of US Heart and Vascular, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Cardiologist to join our growing cardiovascular practice in Knoxville, Tennessee. This is a ground-floor opportunity for a physician who wants to help develop a new cardiology service line while practicing alongside an established vascular surgery team with a strong regional presence.The incoming physician will step into a market with an existing patient base, active referral relationships, a dedicated physician referral specialist, and ongoing community outreach designed to support early practice growth. The position offers the resources of a growing national cardiovascular organization while preserving local clinical decision-making and physician autonomy.A New Knoxville Practice EnvironmentThe cardiology program will be based in Knoxville in a newly renovated central office designed to support coordinated cardiovascular care. The space is planned to include:Modern, purpose-built cardiology clinic and patient care spaceDedicated diagnostic and imaging areas, including PET/CT capabilitiesOnsite vascular imaging and close collaboration with experienced vascular specialistsAccess to an established ambulatory surgery center and procedural infrastructureAdministrative and clinical support to help build an efficient, patient-focused practicePosition HighlightsDefined two-year partnership track with no partnership buy-in requiredEquity participation opportunityOpportunity to help shape the clinical model, workflows, and future growth of the cardiology service lineEstablished and growing referral base with immediate cross-specialty collaborationCompetitive compensation with production bonus opportunityComprehensive benefits package and relocation assistanceSupport from an experienced local operations team and the broader US Heart and Vascular networkClinical ResponsibilitiesThis is a full-time position focused primarily on outpatient general cardiology. Responsibilities are expected to include:General cardiovascular consultations, evaluation, and longitudinal patient managementOutpatient diagnostic testing and interpretation within the physician’s scope and credentialsCardiac risk assessment and preoperative clearance for patients within the existing surgical referral pipelineCollaboration with vascular surgeons, advanced practice providers, imaging staff, and clinical teamsDevelopment of strong relationships with primary care physicians and other referring providers throughout Knoxville and East TennesseeParticipation in the continued development of the practice’s cardiology services, quality standards, and patient access strategyQualificationsMD or DO degree from an accredited medical schoolBoard Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular DiseaseCompletion of an ACGME-accredited Cardiovascular Disease fellowshipEligible for an unrestricted Tennessee medical license and applicable hospital or facility privilegesCommitment to collaborative, high-quality, patient-centered careInterest in helping build and grow a new cardiology service lineWhy Knoxville?Knoxville offers an outstanding combination of professional opportunity and quality of life. The region is known for its welcoming communities, strong schools, reasonable cost of living, vibrant downtown, and easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains, lakes, golf, college athletics, and year-round outdoor recreation. With continued population growth across East Tennessee, Knoxville is an attractive place to build both a practice and a long-term future.About APEX Cardiovascular Group and US Heart and VascularAPEX Cardiovascular Group is being developed within an established vascular practice serving Knoxville and surrounding East Tennessee communities. The practice is part of US Heart and Vascular (USHV), a physician-led cardiovascular and vascular care platform headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee.USHV partners with independent cardiovascular and vascular practices by providing management, technology, recruiting, analytics, and administrative support. Physicians within USHV-supported practices maintain clinical autonomy and local decision-making while benefiting from the resources and shared expertise of a growing national network.Contact InformationRecruitment ContactHeather ChappellVP, Regional Clinical RecruitmentUS Heart and [e-mail]