Advanced Cardiac Imaging Cardiologist
Compensation
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Job Description
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.
Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety.
These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Specialty
Position Overview
The Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking a fellowship‑trained Advanced Cardiac Imaging Cardiologist to join a high‑volume, clinically focused cardiovascular imaging program. This position is designed for a physician committed to clinical excellence, efficiency, and collaborative patient care, without academic or research obligations.
The successful candidate will support a growing cardiovascular service line and work closely with cardiology subspecialists, cardiac surgery, and referring providers across the system.
- Clinical Responsibilities
- Imaging responsibility includes interpretation and performance of advanced cardiac imaging:
- Cardiac MRI (CMR)
- Cardiac CT (CCTA and structural heart imaging), and PET-CT
- Advanced echocardiography (TTE, TEE, strain, stress echocardiography)
- Nuclear stress interpretation
Close Collaboration With
- Structural heart and valve programs
- Heart failure and cardiomyopathy services
Electrophysiology and Interventional Cardiology
Participation in daily clinical operations, imaging protocol development, and quality improvement.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease, SCCT, and SCMR boards
- Completion of an Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellowship
- Eligibility for unrestricted Pennsylvania medical licensure
- Strong commitment to clinical quality, teamwork, and patient‑centered care
- Practice Environment
- State‑of‑the‑art imaging technology and experienced technologist teams
- High referral volumes with diverse pathology
- Integrated electronic health record and streamlined imaging workflows
- Collaborative, collegial culture with strong subspecialty support
Physical Demands
Depending on role and specialty as well as condition of the patient, this may vary and include light energy levels of lifting or carrying 25 lbs. through high energy which would include lifting 50 lbs., pushing and pulling and carrying items short distances.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
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Work Shift
Day Shift
Address
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Primary Location
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
Position Type: Onsite
Union
Not Applicable
Work Schedule
Department: 1012-70102 LVPG-L Cardiology - 1250 S Cedar Crest
Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Cardiac Imaging Cardiologist will perform and interpret advanced cardiac imaging studies including MRI, CT, PET-CT, and echocardiography. The role involves close collaboration with subspecialists in structural heart, heart failure, and electrophysiology to support a high-volume cardiovascular service line.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
In Pennsylvania, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$329k (178 salary observations; 1,232 listings), vs ~$306k nationally (5,859 salary observations; 27,320 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 31 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 42% have no call, 39% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in cardiology | ranked against 636 Cardiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $538k (middle half $468k–$615k)242 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pennsylvania vs national | $329k median in Pennsylvania | $306k nationally (+8%)178 state / 5,859 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Cardiology listings in Pennsylvania | 30 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician listings in Pennsylvania | 937 active | 22,345 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 23% remote · 42% no call · 39% no weekends31 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $70k) · 14% offer loan repayment937 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology hiring demand | #8 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 56 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed |
| New Cardiology listings | 325 in the last 30 days | 280 the 30 days before (+16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −5.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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