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Bennington, VT, US

Physician, General Cardiologist

CardiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$575k-$625k

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Job Description

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member hospital of Dartmouth Health, is seeking a General, Non-Invasive, Cardiologist to join a well-established, collaborative and growing Cardiology Practice in Bennington, Vermont. The duties will include providing a full spectrum of services (including Pacemaker Services) with predominantly outpatient clinical responsibilities at SVMC.

Opportunity Highlights Include

Collaborative Cardiologists and Advanced Practice Providers who are invested in teamwork and optimal patient outcomes

Excellent call schedule, supportive administration, quality care and a focus on provider and patient satisfaction

Salary Range: $575,000-$625,000

Incentive compensation may be available in addition to base salary. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off and CME support). A sign-on bonus and relocation bonus may also be available, subject to eligibility.

Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) through 501 (c) (3) nonprofit status

Qualifications

  • Advanced clinical degree (MD or DO)
  • Post graduate training in internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship

Responsibilities

SVHC is an integrated non-profit health system and has a proud 100-year history as an innovator in health care delivery. It includes a 99-bed hospital and 25 primary care and specialty care practices at nine total locations in the greater Bennington area and nearby New York and Massachusetts.

Through visionary partnerships with Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Castleton University and others, nearly 1,400 employees emulate the values of quality, empathy, safety, teamwork and stewardship to fulfill their mission of exceptional care and comfort for the 75,000 people they serve.

Their collective commitment to quality care and innovation is recognized by the nation's most stringent regulators and the industry's leading professional organizations, including The Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Picture yourself living in Vermont...

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is located in Bennington, Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. This beautiful area combines history, industry and business and has been named among the most vibrant communities in the country.

Culturally rich with art galleries, performing arts and museums, the area is also known for its award-winning restaurants and world-class skiing and snowboarding among other outdoor activities, truly making Vermont the ideal setting for work/life balance.

  • Required Licensure/Certifications
  • Current or eligible for Vermont Medical License
  • Current or eligible for ABMS Board Certification (to be obtained within 5 years)
  • Active hospital staff membership

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Non-invasive cardiologyPatient careClinical practiceMedical diagnosisTreatment planning

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 44 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 27% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$575k–$625kPhysician median $538k (middle half $474k–$625k)234 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$612k in purchasing powerVermont index 98.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Vermont78 active22,419 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 27% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Cardiologist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 17 employers
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<$545k
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$545k-640k
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$640k-735k
2
$735k-830k
1
$850k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
75% this job
CME allowance
69% this job
Relocation assistance
50% this job
Loan repayment
25% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$750k-$850k
#2

Cardiologist - Non-Invasive

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$644k-$813k
#3

Physician - Cardiology - General

$800k
#4

Non-Invasive Cardiologist - Elkton, MD

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Cardiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 620 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Lebanon, New Hampshire
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
CME Support
Sign-On Bonus Available
Relocation Bonus Available
PSLF Eligible

Living in Bennington

Typical market rent
$1,275/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: 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.