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Physician Pathways Program - Cardiology | Atrius Health

CardiologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Cardiology resident to join our team in Boston, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.

Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities

  • Receive a generous guaranteed salary in your final year of training
  • Enhance the experience of your final months of training and eliminate the burden of job searching
  • Learn how to operate and thrive in a value-based care model in a system that is driving population health initiatives nationally
  • Grow exposure to the Quadruple Aim framework and various understandings of care settings

Mentorship from experienced physicians within your future practice easing transition from training into practice

The customized program will be completed at Atrius Health sites in central Massachusetts and/or virtually with deep exposure to primary and specialty care the practice environment that will require a commitment of only a few hours per month.

What Makes an Optum Organization Different?

  • Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license
  • We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients

We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Practice medicine autonomously in an ambulatory setting partnering with primary care, with a sustainable and thriving national health care organization

Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts.

We recognize the importance of a team–based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities — all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

M.D. or D.O.

Must be transitioning into their final year of residency or fellowship or early into their final year

Preferred Qualifications

Local Physician Resident in Massachusetts

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $40.00 - $60.00 per hour. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Cardiology resident will participate in a pathway program to gain exposure to value-based care models and population health initiatives. The role involves mentorship from experienced physicians and collaboration within a team-based delivery model.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and be transitioning into their final year of residency or fellowship. Preference is given to local physician residents in Massachusetts.

Key Skills

Clinical innovationTeam-based careAmbulatory carePatient care

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 1,639 active listings.

Of the 31 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 23% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Cardiology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in cardiologyranked against 619 Cardiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$83k–$125kCardiology median $452k (middle half $430k–$548k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$98k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Cardiology listings in Massachusetts16 active617 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 3% remote · 65% no call · 23% no weekends31 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physician listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment614 active listings, Nov 2026
Cardiology hiring demand#8 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 56 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed
New Cardiology listings334 in the last 30 days264 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Cardiology pay trend+2.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index1,639 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (619 Cardiology listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Cardiologist Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs
5
<$510k
2
$510k-570k
4
$570k-630k
4
$630k-690k
1
$813k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
53%
Relocation assistance
53%
Loan repayment
33%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Cardiologist - Non-Invasive

Allina Health · Saint Paul, Minnesota

$644k-$813k
#2

Non-Invasive Cardiologist - Outpatient

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$442k-$678k
#3

PHYSICIAN - Non-Invasive, Ca

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#4

Clinical Cardiologist

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+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Cardiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 619 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed Salary in Final Year of Training
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Incentive and Recognition Programs
Equity Stock Purchase
401k Contribution
Mentorship from Experienced Physicians