Cardiology Opening in Hickory, NC

## Non-Invasive Cardiologist | Hickory, NC Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains — 60 Miles from Charlotte & Asheville ## Position Details * Full-time, permanent hospital-employed position * Setting: Inpatient and outpatient — Accredited Chest Pain Center * Call: 1 in 4 weekends * Ability to read nuclear, echo, CT, and MRI studies in the hospital ## Practice Overview Seeking a BC/BE Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join the region's largest not-for-profit community hospital: * Read nuclear, echo, CT, and MRI studies in the hospital * Accredited Chest Pain Center * North Carolina's first and only 5-time Magnet recipient for nursing excellence * Region's only Level III NICU * Women's Choice Award — America's Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience — six consecutive years * American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center ## Compensation & Benefits * Competitive base salary plus productivity incentive bonus * Comprehensive employee benefits * Malpractice coverage * Generous vacation and reimbursed CME * Relocation assistance * Sign-on bonus ## Required Qualifications * MD or DO — Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease — Non-Invasive focus * North Carolina medical license or willingness to obtain ## About the Community – Hickory, North Carolina * Vibrant community of approximately 40,000 at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along I-40 * 60 miles from both Charlotte and Asheville — exceptional access to two of the Southeast's most desirable cities * Known for a collective spirit of craftsmanship — a community of doers and makers * Vibrant arts, dining, and cultural scene throughout the Catawba Valley region * Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods * Abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, and exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway * Affordable cost of living with a strong local economy * Hickory Regional Airport offering convenient regional connections