Non-Invasive Cardiologist - Carolina Heart Specialists - J1 Waiver Eligible
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Job Description
Non-Invasive Cardiologist
Carolina Heart Specialists | Lancaster, South Carolina
Position Overview
Carolina Heart Specialists is seeking a full-time Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join our growing physician-led cardiovascular practice serving the Greater Charlotte region. This role includes a primarily outpatient clinic-based practice with inpatient consultative responsibilities across Lancaster and Indian Land, South Carolina.
Key Responsibilities/services Include
- Echocardiography (TTE/TEE)
- Nuclear cardiology
- Cardiac CT
- Stress testing
- Preventive cardiology and medication management
- Inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular consultations
The incoming physician will work alongside experienced cardiologists, APPs, medical assistants, scribes, and administrative staff in a highly collaborative and patient-centered environment.
The schedule includes:
- Primarily clinic-based responsibilities
- One dedicated hospital day per week
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Shared 1:4 weekend call rotation within the local MUSC hospital system
Compensation includes a competitive base salary, production incentives, comprehensive benefits package, sign-on bonus, and partnership/equity opportunities.
Practice Details
Carolina Heart Specialists is a leading physician-led cardiovascular practice committed to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care throughout the Greater Charlotte and South Carolina region.
Practice Highlights Include
Team of 7 physicians and Advanced Practice Providers
Comprehensive Cardiovascular Services Including
- Non-Invasive Cardiology
- Cardiac Imaging & Diagnostics
- Preventive Cardiology
- State-of-the-art digital imaging equipment and advanced diagnostic capabilities
- Coverage across clinics and affiliated hospitals in Lancaster and Rock Hill
- Strong APP, MA, nursing, scribe, and administrative support
- Established referral base and continued regional growth
The group is recognized for combining advanced cardiovascular technology with compassionate, patient-first care and a strong commitment to clinical excellence.
- Culture & Environment
- Collegial, physician-led practice environment
- Strong APP, clinical, and administrative support structure
- Focus on innovation, quality outcomes, and patient-centered care
- Collaborative culture with long-term partnership opportunities
- Commitment to physician autonomy and continued program growth
Location Highlights
Lancaster and Rock Hill offer an exceptional quality of life with affordable living and convenient access to Charlotte’s metropolitan amenities.
Highlights Include
- Located just 25 minutes from downtown Charlotte
- Affordable housing and lower cost of living compared to many metro areas
- Excellent public and private schools and access to Winthrop University
- Strong regional economy with growth in healthcare, finance, and technology
- Outdoor recreation including parks, trails, and Anne Springs Close Greenway
- Historic downtown districts with dining, shopping, and cultural attractions
- Family-friendly communities with strong quality-of-life opportunities
Qualifications
- Board Certified / Eligible in Cardiovascular Medicine
- Completion of accredited Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease training programs
- MD or DO
- Eligible for South Carolina medical licensure
- Board Certification in Nuclear Cardiology and/or Echocardiography preferred
- Open to experienced physicians and current fellows
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care, teamwork, and quality outcomes
- Eligible for H1B sponsorship and J1 waiver support
Key Responsibilities
The cardiologist will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care through a mix of outpatient clinic-based practice and inpatient consultations. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic procedures such as echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and cardiac CT while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 32 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 66% have no call, 22% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in cardiology | ranked against 613 Cardiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $538k (middle half $469k–$622k)243 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | South Carolina index 93.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in South Carolina | 473 active | 22,747 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 66% no call · 22% no weekends32 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | South Carolina Physician listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $88k) · 15% offer loan repayment473 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology hiring demand | #8 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 56 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed |
| New Cardiology listings | 359 in the last 30 days | 271 the 30 days before (+32%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | −3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Living in Lancaster
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $305k
- Typical market rent
- $1,431/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 97.3
- State income tax
- Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.