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Ascension
Baltimore, Maryland

General Cardiologist

CardiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

/yr salary: $421K–$689K

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Baltimore, MD
  • Facility Name: Ascension Saint Agnes Heart Care
  • Schedule: Full-Time
  • Annual salary: $420,901 – $688,500 per year
  • Productivity incentives: RVU
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • CME allowance + dedicated CME days
  • Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

  • How you’ll make an impact in this role
  • This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Cardiologist to join a high-volume, employed practice with a robust internal referral base and the comprehensive diagnostic resources of the Ascension Saint Agnes cardiovascular network.
  • Join an established team of 8 physicians and 7 APPs
  • Call structure: 1 week every 4-6 weeks
  • Practice setting: Outpatient and inpatient

Employed Position Within a Nonprofit Health System

Lead comprehensive patient care journeys by balancing a dedicated outpatient practice with essential inpatient rounds to ensure continuity of care from the clinic to the bedside.

Deliver life-saving diagnostic insights through the expert performance and interpretation of TTE, TEE, and nuclear stress tests to guide precise treatment plans.

  • Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology
  • Board Certification in Echocardiography preferred
  • Fellowship training in Cardiovascular Disease

About the Facility

  • 251 - bed teaching hospital
  • Serving a population of approximately 738,000
  • Integrated referral network
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
  • Why Physicians Choose Ascension
  • Physician-led, collaborative culture
  • Long-term practice stability
  • National network with local autonomy
  • Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Must be able to read or perform TTE, TEE, and nuclear stress tests

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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E-Verify Statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive patient care by balancing a dedicated outpatient practice with essential inpatient rounds. Perform and interpret TTE, TEE, and nuclear stress tests to guide precise treatment plans.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO degree and board certification or eligibility in Cardiology. Must possess a Maryland medical license and DEA registration.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

TTE InterpretationTEE InterpretationNuclear Stress TestingOutpatient CareDiagnostic ImagingCardiovascular Disease Management

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).

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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Cardiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 621 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 0.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
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 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ascension

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Prescription Coverage
HSA/FSA
403(b) with Employer Match
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance