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Tucson, Arizona

Cardiologist Physician

CardiologyNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Us

Carondelet Medical Group is a physician-led cardiology practice with deep roots in Southern Arizona, backed by over 135 years of Carondelet Health Network's commitment to exceptional care. You'll join a collaborative, established team where administrative burdens are handled for you — billing, credentialing, HR, compliance, and marketing — so you can focus entirely on your patients. St.

Joseph's Hospital, your primary practice home, is a nationally recognized cardiac center holding Comprehensive Stroke Center certification, Chest Pain Center accreditation, and Cardiac Arrest Receiving Center designation. If you're looking for clinical depth, institutional strength, and a culture that values physician autonomy, this is the opportunity.

Position Highlights

  • Specialty: General Cardiology, employed full-time with Carondelet Medical Group
  • Schedule: 35–45 hours per clinic week
  • Hospital rotation: Shared 7-days-on rotation; no calls after 5 PM
  • Hospital duties: Consults, echocardiogram and EKG interpretation
  • Patient volume: Clinic census 24–30 patients; hospital census 10–25 patients
  • Dedicated structural heart team supporting high-risk patients, cardiogenic shock, structural/valvular disease, and STEMI/shock transfer management
  • Practice setting: Multi-provider physician and APP team; centralized professional services support

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Paid time off and CME allowance
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Centralized billing, credentialing, HR, and compliance support
  • In-house marketing and business development resources

Candidate Requirements

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology
  • Arizona medical license, or eligibility to obtain one
  • Strong clinical and interpersonal skills with a commitment to patient-centered care

Why Tucson

Tucson is one of the Southwest's most livable cities — a UNESCO City of Gastronomy set against the stunning backdrop of the Sonoran Desert and five surrounding mountain ranges.

With more than 350 days of sunshine annually, you'll have year-round access to hiking, cycling, and golf, along with iconic natural landmarks like Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon.

The city blends a rich cultural heritage — Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo traditions woven through food, festivals, and architecture — with a thriving arts scene and the energy of the University of Arizona.

Affordable housing and a low cost of living make Tucson an exceptional place to build both a career and a life.

Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center.

The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high-quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Provide general cardiology care through clinic visits and hospital rotations, including consults and diagnostic interpretations. Collaborate with a structural heart team to manage high-risk patients and cardiogenic shock.

Requirements

Must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology. Requires an Arizona medical license or the eligibility to obtain one.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Echocardiogram InterpretationClinical ConsultationStructural Heart ManagementSTEMI Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiologist Physician at Tenet Healthcare a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Cardiology — ranked against 550 active Cardiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 37 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 24% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 80% of Cardiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 550 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
CME allowance
Malpractice insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program