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UMass Memorial Health
Worcester, Massachusetts

Cardiologist Physician Opportunities at UMass

CardiologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$435k-$640k

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Job Description

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Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Hiring Range

  • $435,000 - $556,000 (Electrophysiology)
  • $460,000 - $497,000 (Leominster Cardiology)
  • $495,000 - $640,000 (Harrington Cardiology)

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

  • Location: Central Massachusetts: Worcester, Southbridge, Leominster, MA
  • Facility: UMass Memorial Health – UMass Memorial Medical Center and affiliated hospitals
  • Department: Department of Medicine
  • Specialty: Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Schedule: Full-time opportunities available

UMass Memorial Health, the premier health and wellness partner for the people of Central Massachusetts and the largest healthcare system in the region, is seeking talented and dedicated Cardiologists to join our growing Division of Cardiovascular Medicine within the UMass Memorial Medical Group.

We offer a variety of opportunities across academic and community-based settings, including Electrophysiology, Academic Non-Invasive Cardiology, and General Non-Invasive Cardiology. Whether you are interested in advancing specialized cardiovascular care, contributing to academic medicine, or building a rewarding community-based practice, UMass Memorial Health offers the resources, collaboration, and support to help you thrive.

About the Division

Join a collaborative and growing cardiovascular team affiliated with UMass Chan Medical School, offering:

  • Opportunities to practice across a leading academic medical center and established community hospitals
  • Collaboration with experienced cardiologists, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary specialists
  • Access to advanced cardiovascular diagnostic, imaging, and procedural services
  • Strong referral networks and system-wide subspecialty support
  • Opportunities for teaching, research, quality improvement, program development, and leadership

Current Physician Opportunities

We are actively recruiting Cardiologists across several areas of cardiovascular medicine:

Electrophysiology Cardiologist: Join our growing Electrophysiology program, with opportunities to contribute to advanced arrhythmia care, electrophysiology procedures, and the continued development of our EP services. Leadership opportunities may also be available for experienced candidates.

Academic Non-Invasive Cardiology: Practice in an academic medical center environment with opportunities for clinical care, teaching, research, and collaboration across cardiovascular subspecialties.

General Non-Invasive/Community Cardiology: Build a rewarding community-based practice in Southbridge or Leominster, Massachusetts, in a close-knit, private-practice-like setting with clinical autonomy, strong referral networks, and access to the resources of a leading academic health system.

Specific clinical responsibilities, procedural expectations, practice locations, and academic or leadership opportunities will vary by position.

  • Key Highlights
  • Diverse opportunities across academic cardiology, electrophysiology, and community-based practice
  • Collaborative teams and access to system-wide cardiovascular subspecialty expertise
  • Opportunities to participate in clinical innovation, education, research, and program development
  • Faculty appointment at UMass Chan Medical School, commensurate with experience and position
  • Established referral networks and administrative support
  • Competitive compensation, including base salary and potential incentive opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package and resources to support professional growth and work-life balance
  • What We’re Looking For
  • MD or DO degree
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
  • Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Disease fellowship

Massachusetts Medical License or Eligibility for Licensure

For Electrophysiology positions, completion of appropriate subspecialty fellowship training and qualifications for the role

Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills

Interest in academic medicine, teaching, research, or clinical program development, depending on the opportunity

Our Benefits

  • Competitive compensation, with additional earning potential through applicable productivity incentive plans
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
  • Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary, with additional retirement plan options
  • Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employment
  • Relocation concierge services, including special mortgage promotions
  • Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate
  • Organization-wide commitment to clinician wellness through our formal Clinician Wellness Program

Why Central Massachusetts?

Central Massachusetts offers a welcoming combination of urban amenities, established communities, and outdoor recreation. Worcester provides a vibrant arts and dining scene, educational institutions, and access to a major academic medical center. Southbridge and Leominster offer community-oriented living, convenient access to local amenities, and opportunities to enjoy a more relaxed pace of life.

Residents throughout the region can enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, and other outdoor activities, with convenient access to the Berkshires, New Hampshire's lakes and mountains, Boston, and other New England destinations. The area also offers family-friendly communities, diverse housing options, and a range of educational and cultural opportunities.

Join Us

If you are a Cardiologist seeking an opportunity to advance your career in a supportive, collaborative environment, we invite you to explore our current openings and become part of UMass Memorial Health. Whether your interests lie in Electrophysiology, academic cardiology, or community-based practice, we offer opportunities to make a meaningful impact on cardiovascular care throughout Central Massachusetts.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:

  • Kai Chen, MD, PhD
  • Clinical Chief of Cardiology
  • Chair of Executive Council
  • Program Director of Cardiology Fellowship Program
  • Associate Professor of Medicine
  • UMass Chan Medical School

c/o Jessica Merlo, Provider Recruiter

Jessica.Merlo@umassmemorial.org

To learn more about the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, please visit: umassmed.edu

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

The cardiologist will provide high-quality patient-centered cardiovascular care across academic and community-based settings. Responsibilities include participating in clinical innovation, teaching, research, and program development within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiovascular Disease. Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Disease fellowship and eligibility for a Massachusetts medical license are required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Cardiology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$377k (22 salary observations; 31 listings), vs ~$493k nationally (311 salary observations; 1,187 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 39 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 77% have no call, 21% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 7,095 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $46 per wRVU — implying roughly $326k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Salary Distribution15 jobs · 14 employers

6
<$560k
2
$560k-645k
4
$645k-730k
2
$730k-815k
1
$850k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
77%
CME allowance
62%
Relocation assistance
38% this job
Loan repayment
15% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Cardiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 569 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$449k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,130/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UMass Memorial Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Worcester, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness support
PSLF-eligible employment
Relocation concierge services
Professional liability insurance ($5M per claim / $10M aggregate)