Cardiologist - Invasive, Non-Interventional

Overview:

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center (SAMC) is seeking an Invasive Non-Interventional Cardiologist to join our collaborative, patient-focused cardiovascular program serving northeastern North Carolina. This role offers a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient cardiology with strong team support and a sustainable call schedule.

Sentara is an accredited IAC program , demonstrating our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in cardiac imaging quality and patient care. Our hospitals have earned Platinum and Silver Awards from the NCDR Chest Pain–MI Registry , highlighting our dedication to top-tier, guideline-driven care for patients with chest pain and heart attacks.

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Position Highlights:

• Required Procedures:
  • Diagnostic cardiac catheterizations
  • Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) imaging
• Weekly Schedule:
  • 3–4 days inpatient rounding (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM) with APP support
  • 1–2 days outpatient clinic (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Clinic Volume:
  • Average of 20 patients per day
• Call Schedule:
  • 1:4 call rotation
• Leverage advanced AI tools like Cleerly and DASI to enhance cardiac diagnostics and decision-making, while Dragon Copilot streamlines inpatient and outpatient charting—helping clinicians work smarter, faster, and more accurately

Benefit Highlights:

• Nationally competitive compensation package
• Sign on, Commencement, and Retention bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and more
• 403b/401a Retirement Packages with Matching Contribution
• Malpractice and Tail coverage
• Paid Licensure Renewals
• $7500 Annual CME Allowance
• Physician time off
• Fully Integrated EHR (Epic)
• 501c3, non-profit (PSLF Eligible)

Requirements :

• BC/BE in Cardiovascular Medicine
• Experience with Nuclear Stress Testing
• Experience with NIV and echocardiography

Why Sentara Albemarle?

• While SAMC has long been a staple of the community, in August 2025 it opened a completely new facility with updated equipment, a modern building, and state-of-the-art features.
• Integrated care model with experienced advanced practice providers
• Predictable scheduling and balanced workload
• Supportive hospital leadership and established referral base
• Located in Elizabeth City, offering coastal access, affordable living, and a strong sense of community
• Explore what Elizabeth City has to offer: .

This opportunity is ideal for cardiologists seeking a well-rounded practice, procedural variety, and a strong quality-of-life balance.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $494,915.20 - $616,532.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:

North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.