General Cardiologist | Academic Health System | Beautiful Tennessee
Job at a glance
Job description
Erlanger Health System, in partnership with the University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga, is seeking a General Cardiologist to join its established and growing academic cardiology program.
This is a hospital-employed opportunity to practice bread-and-butter general cardiology within a highly collaborative cardiovascular team serving a large regional referral network across Tennessee, North Georgia, and Western North Carolina.
Opportunity Highlights
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University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga-affiliated program
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Established cardiology group with 20+ cardiologists and 20+ advanced practice providers
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Bread-and-butter general cardiology with strong patient demand
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Fellows take first call; general cardiology call is 1:8
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Teaching opportunities with cardiology fellows, residents, and medical students
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Opportunities for leadership involvement and program development
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Competitive compensation package at the 90th percentile, with productivity incentives
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Collaborative physician culture with strong specialty and hospital support
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No Tennessee state income tax
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is board certified or board eligible in cardiovascular disease and interested in joining a well-supported academic health system with a strong clinical platform, teaching opportunities, and continued program growth.
Location
Chattanooga offers a highly desirable quality of life and low cost of living with scenic mountain views, outdoor recreation, a vibrant downtown, excellent restaurants, and easy access to Atlanta, Nashville, and Knoxville.
Job Responsibilities
Collaborate with multidisciplinary cardiovascular teams
Participate in consultative and follow-up cardiac care
Optional involvement in academic and teaching activities
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
Eligible for Tennessee medical licensure
Working Hours
Hospital-employed position
Shared call structure with fellowship support
Skills
Echocardiography
Preventive Cardiology
Inpatient & Outpatient Cardiology
Academic Medicine
Team Collaboration