Interventional Cardiologist

Your Healing Mission Matters

As a Cardiologist at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC, you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valuable member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization centered on caring with a local heart for the communities we serve. You'll contribute to our positive, collaborative work environment as a culture champion while having access to the staff, resources and technologies you need to impact patient care. You'll find yourself in a work environment where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your own well-being.

Interventional Cardiologist - Build Your Legacy at Frye Regional Medical Center

Join Frye Regional Medical Center , a Duke Lifepoint hospital in beautiful Hickory, North Carolina , where you'll practice cutting-edge cardiovascular medicine while making a lasting impact on the lives of patients throughout the region.

As part of Lifepoint Health , a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to Caring with a Local Heart, you'll have the support, technology, and collaborative culture needed to thrive professionally while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.

This is an outstanding opportunity to step into an established, high-volume practice with immediate patient demand and the ability to build a long-term career within one of western North Carolina's premier cardiovascular programs.

Opportunity Highlights

Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Interventional Cardiologist to join our highly respected, hospital-employed cardiology team.

This position offers the rare opportunity to inherit an established patient panel with strong referral patterns and immediate procedural volume.

Practice Features

• Join a collaborative team of 12 cardiologists , including:
  • Interventional Cardiologists
  • Invasive Cardiologists
  • Electrophysiologists
  • General Cardiologists
• Established Structural Heart Program
• Cardiovascular surgery backup available
• Strong need for an interventionalist with a focus on PCI
• Shared STEMI call of 1:7 , promoting an excellent work-life balance
• Primary practice location in Hickory , with rotating coverage at the nearby Lincolnton satellite clinic
• Robust referral network serving a growing regional population

Duke Heart Affiliation

The Frye Heart Center is the first Duke Health Heart Affiliate in western North Carolina, providing physicians with access to:

• Duke Heart Center clinical expertise
• Evidence-based treatment protocols
• Continuing education and physician collaboration
• Advanced cardiovascular technologies and best practices
• A commitment to delivering nationally recognized heart care close to home

Our compensation may include:

• Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonus
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Paid time off and retirement plan
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Early-commitment residency stipend
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days
• Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage
• Marketing and practice growth assistance

Why Frye Regional Medical Center?

At Frye, you'll practice in an environment where physicians are valued, supported, and empowered to deliver exceptional patient care. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues in a collegial atmosphere that encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Whether your goals include building a busy procedural practice, participating in a premier cardiovascular program, or enjoying a better balance between career and personal life, you'll find the opportunity here.

Live Where Others Dream to Live

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Hickory, North Carolina , offers an exceptional lifestyle with affordable living, outstanding schools, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Enjoy convenient access to:

• Charlotte - approximately 1 hour
• Asheville - approximately 1 hour
• Winston-Salem - approximately 1 hour
• The Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains
• North Carolina's beautiful beaches, just a three-hour drive away

Whether you enjoy hiking, mountain biking, boating, golf, or exploring vibrant downtown restaurants and breweries, Hickory offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and metropolitan accessibility.

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your career can flourish, and your healing mission truly matters.

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.