Cardiologist
Compensation
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Job Description
- Job Id: L-MD-12077
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Cardiology
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Richlands, VA
- Service Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period: Dec 01, 2026 – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: TBD
- Call Schedule: Night and Weekend Call
- 1 weekend per month
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Ratio: 1:1
- Call Response Time: 30 minutes
- Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
Patient Information
- Average Daily Volume: 10-12 patients/day
- Admissions: 1
- Rounding: Assigned Patients
- Phone Consults: 1-2
Facility Information
- EMR System: Athena Meditech
- Support Staff: RNs: 2, PA/NPs: 1, Office Staff: 2
Privileges & Compliance
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
Required Procedures
- Required
- Outpatient - Cardiology
- Inpatient - Cardiology
- ICU
- Non-invasive
- Echocardiography
- TEE (Transesophageal Echo)
- Nuclear Cardiology (Cardiolyte, thallium, etc.)
- STEMI
- Electrophysiology
- Cardiac ablation
- Permanent pacemaker placement
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD/ICD)
Job Requirements
- Licenses: Licensed in VA
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, ABLS
Key Responsibilities
The cardiologist will provide both outpatient and inpatient clinical coverage, including rounding on assigned patients and managing admissions. The role also involves participating in a call schedule, including night and weekend coverage, and performing various cardiac procedures.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Virginia medical license and possess certifications in BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and ABLS. Proficiency in advanced cardiac procedures such as electrophysiology, cardiac ablation, and pacemaker placement is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 44 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 27% require no weekends.
Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in cardiology | ranked against 620 Cardiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Cardiology median $550k (middle half $468k–$591k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Cardiology listings in Virginia | 23 active | 630 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% no call · 27% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Cardiology pay trend | −2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Top contract/1099 Cardiologist Jobs
18 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
18 jobs · 17 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
16 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Electrophysiology Cardiologist (MD or DO)
United Health Services · Johnson City, New York
Cardiologist - Non-Invasive
Allina Health · Saint Paul, Minnesota
Physician - Cardiology - General
$800kNon-Invasive Cardiologist - Elkton, MD
$442k-$678kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 620 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Richlands
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $128k
- Median resident rent
- $804/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.