Interventional & Structural Cardiologist - Columbus Cardiology Associates - J1 Eligible (SCRC)

CardiologyIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Interventional Cardiologist

Columbus Cardiology Associates | Columbus, Georgia

Position Overview

Columbus Cardiology Associates is seeking a full-time Interventional Cardiologist to join our growing physician-led cardiovascular practice serving the greater Columbus, Georgia and Phenix City, Alabama communities. This role includes a mix of clinic and hospital responsibilities with exposure to both coronary and structural interventional procedures across affiliated hospitals and outpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities/services Include

  • Coronary and structural interventional procedures
  • Echocardiography interpretation
  • Nuclear cardiology interpretation
  • Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
  • Cardiac consultations and follow-up care
  • Evaluation and management of cardiovascular and vascular conditions
  • Peripheral vascular interventions (preferred based on experience)

The incoming physician will collaborate closely with APPs, medical assistants, and administrative teams across both clinic and hospital settings to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care.

Shared call responsibilities provide balanced physician support and work-life integration with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Compensation includes a competitive base salary, production incentives, call stipend, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and partnership/equity opportunities.

Practice Details

Columbus Cardiology Associates is a leading cardiovascular group dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered cardiovascular care throughout the South Georgia region.

Practice Highlights Include

Team of 6 cardiologists and 9 Advanced Practice Providers

Comprehensive Cardiovascular Specialties Including

  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Cardiac Imaging & Diagnostics
  • Preventative Cardiology
  • Coverage across local clinics and affiliated hospitals throughout the Columbus market
  • Strong APP, MA, nursing, and administrative support
  • Established referral base and growing patient demand
  • Access to advanced cardiovascular technology and interventional capabilities

The group is recognized for combining advanced cardiovascular innovation with compassionate and collaborative patient care.

  • Culture & Environment
  • Collegial, physician-led practice environment
  • Strong clinical and administrative support structure
  • Focus on quality outcomes, innovation, and patient-centered care
  • Collaborative culture with long-term partnership opportunities
  • Commitment to physician autonomy and continued program growth

Location Highlights

Columbus offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable living, outdoor recreation, and easy access to major metropolitan areas.

Highlights Include

  • Affordable housing and lower cost of living compared to national averages
  • Growing economy with opportunities across healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and technology
  • Outdoor recreation including whitewater rafting, biking, hiking, and riverfront trails
  • Vibrant downtown with dining, arts, and entertainment
  • Family-friendly communities with short commute times
  • Convenient access to Atlanta and Gulf Coast destinations

Qualifications

Board Certified / Eligible in Interventional Cardiology

Board Certified in Cardiovascular Medicine

  • Completion of accredited Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology training programs
  • MD or DO
  • Eligible for Georgia medical licensure
  • Preferred (not required): Board Certification in Nuclear Cardiology and/or Echocardiography
  • Peripheral vascular training and experience preferred
  • Strong commitment to patient-centered care, teamwork, and quality outcomes

Columbus Cardiology Associates is a Partner Practice of Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA).

Key Responsibilities

The physician will perform coronary and structural interventional procedures while providing cardiac consultations and follow-up care. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of APPs and medical staff to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular services across clinic and hospital settings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Structural cardiologyClinical collaboration

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 30 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 27% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia 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 2.9this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Cardiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 516 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$164k
Typical market rent
$1,308/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.3
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbus, GA-AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Cardiovascular Associates of America

Hospitals and Health Care
Celebration, Florida
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary
Production incentives
Call stipend
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Partnership/equity opportunities
Physician-led practice environment
Strong APP, MA, nursing, and administrative support