Cardiologist - Invasive Non-Interventional
Reported by 57 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Elizabeth City, North Carolina
- Schedule
- Inpatient: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Outpatient clinic: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Weekly mix of 3–4 inpatient + 1–2 outpatient days · 1:4 call rotation
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $600k – $925k
- Practice
- Hospital-employed, mixed inpatient/outpatient · Non-profit community medical center (501c3)
57 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC is seeking an Invasive Non-Interventional Cardiologist for a balanced inpatient/outpatient role with procedural duties including diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and TEE, supported by APPs and AI diagnostic tools. The position offers a 1:4 call rotation, sign-on/commencement/retention bonuses, J-1 sponsorship, and PSLF eligibility at a newly opened facility.
What the posting highlights
- Integrated model with experienced advanced practice providers (APP support for inpatient rounding)
- Care setting: 3–4 days/week inpatient rounding; 1–2 days/week outpatient clinic
- Patient population: Northeastern North Carolina community; chest pain and MI patients; general cardiology outpatient population
- APP collaboration or supervision is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $600k – $925k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 57 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
- Loan repayment
- $10,000
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 57 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Sentara Health
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Hospital-employed, mixed inpatient/outpatient
- Facility type
- Non-profit community medical center (501c3)
- Patient population
- Northeastern North Carolina community; chest pain and MI patients; general cardiology outpatient population
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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- How is the $10,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Inpatient: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Outpatient clinic: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Weekly mix of 3–4 inpatient + 1–2 outpatient days
- Call burden
- 1:4 call rotation
- Shift type
- Days (First shift)
- Patient volume
- Average 20 patients per day in clinic
- Inpatient / outpatient
- 3–4 days/week inpatient rounding; 1–2 days/week outpatient clinic
- Coverage model
- Integrated model with experienced advanced practice providers (APP support for inpatient rounding)
- Admin burden
- AI tools (Cleerly, DASI, Dragon Copilot) used to streamline charting and diagnostics; fully integrated Epic EHR
- Teaching
- No
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- Visa sponsorship
- yes
- J-1 waiver
- Yes
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 3 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 78%
Full description
City/State
Elizabeth City, NCWork Shift
First (Days)Provider Specialty
CardiologyOverview:
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.
**J-1 Sponsorship Friendly**
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: https://youtu.be/v95jDAmR6q0.
This opportunity is ideal for cardiologists seeking a well-rounded practice, procedural variety, and a strong quality-of-life balance.
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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• Annual CME Allowance• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metProviders 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.