Physician Cardiology-Noninvasive - Competitive Salary

Job Description

We are seeking a Board-Certified General Cardiologist or Advanced Cardiac Imaging Cardiologist to join our cardiovascular practice in Rapid City, SD.

Details:

• Ideal candidate would provide patient-centered, high-quality cardiovascular care in both the inpatient and the outpatient settings
• Duties include outpatient cardiology consultation, inpatient cardiology consultation with generous hospitalist/intensivist support, interpretation of transthoracic echo, transesophageal echo, nuclear stress tests, and stress echos
• Advanced cardiac imaging skills, including cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, PET/CT, and vascular duplex interpretation, would be desirable but are not required.
• Duties are divided equally amongst the Cardiologists, including call
• All night call is home call
• In-house nocturnal APP support for night call coverage
• Approximate weeknight call coverage is 1 in 6 with week-long inpatient rotation approximately 1 in 6 weeks
• Alternating 2-physician day-call/rounds coverage during inpatient rotation with robust inpatient APP support
• Dedicated read days for interpreting inpatient and outpatient cardiac studies
• No clinic while on inpatient rotation
• Maximum expected daily clinic volume is 16 patients per day
• You will be joining the area's largest group of cardiovascular specialists:
  • 6 Non-Interventional Cardiologists
  • 2 Cardiothoracic Surgeons
  • 1 Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist
  • 5 Interventional Cardiologists
  • 1 Electrophysiologist
  • Highly experienced and dedicated team of over 25 dedicated advanced practitioners to assist with both inpatient and outpatient management of patients, including nocturnal inpatient support
• Serves a five-state region with a catchment area of 428,000
• Newly constructed 4-story facility
• Expansive outreach program to surrounding communities with 7 established outreach sites
• Comprehensive cardiovascular services lines that include interventional, structural, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, vascular medicine, vascular, thoracic and cardiothoracic surgery.
• Dedicated Structural heart program offering transcatheter aortic valve replacement, left atrial appendage occlusion, PFO/ASD closure, MitraClip, TriClip, and transcatheter mitral valve implantation
• Annual volumes:
  • 500+ Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery
  • 3,200+ Cath Lab Procedures
    • Including 220 Structural Heart Interventions
  • 11,000+ EP Lab Procedures
    • 600+ Ablation
• 2 fully functional hybrid suits, 2 dedicated Cath labs, 2 EP labs, vascular hybrid OR (in construction)
• Comprehensive Cardiovascular Quality Assessment/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) Program with active registry participation.
• Active and robust cardiovascular clinical research program with opportunities for involvement in 40-50 cardiovascular research studies at any given time. The program has successfully participated in over 300 trials to date. Our site consistently ranks in the top 10% for enrollment and performance metrics.

• Two-year income base salary guarantee of $625k annually
• Quarterly productivity bonus opportunity
• Full production opportunity from day one (no partnership track)
• Generous and flexible time off
• Paid CME, licensure, and malpractice insurance/tail coverage
• Relocation and moving allowance
• Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance
• Retirement plans including 403(b) with some company matching and company funded 457(b)
• Personal office with dedicated nurse and APP for clinical support
• No state income tax

The Community:

Living in Rapid City offers a unique blend of urban amenities and outdoor adventure, nestled at the gateway to the stunning Black Hills. With a vibrant arts scene, historic downtown, and easy access to national parks like Mount Rushmore and Badlands, it’s ideal for those who crave culture and nature in equal measure. The city boasts a strong sense of community, low crime rates, and no state income tax—making it both welcoming and financially appealing. Plus, while it maintains a relaxed small-city vibe, you're just a half-day’s drive from major metros like Denver or Minneapolis, offering the best of both worlds.