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Covington, Louisiana

Physician - Interventional Cardiologist (3171)

CardiologyNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job DetailsJob Location: Covington - Innwood (Main) - Covington, LA 70433Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: MD or DOTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: PhysicianInterventional Cardiologist Cardiovascular Clinic of Covington Covington, Louisiana | Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain / Greater New Orleans Metro 2-Year Partnership Track | Equity Opportunity | Join an Established, Growing Practice Cardiovascular Clinic of Covington (CVCC), part of US Heart & Vascular, is seeking a full-time Interventional Cardiologist to join the practice of Dale Presser, MD, FACC in Covington, Louisiana.

This is a growth position created to support increasing patient demand on the Northshore. The incoming physician will join Dr. Presser and help build a growing, multi-physician cardiovascular practice from an already well-established foundation.

Opportunity Highlights Defined 2-year partnership track with equity opportunity Join Dale Presser, MD, FACC — an established, respected cardiologist with 20+ years in the Covington community In-house PET/CT imaging and access to the practice's newly built ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Covington Strong existing referral base throughout Covington and the greater Northshore area Collaborative Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support in clinic and hospital settings Competitive compensation package with production incentives Comprehensive benefits package Clinical Opportunity This position offers a balanced blend of: Interventional procedures Outpatient cardiology Hospital-based care through Saint Tammany Parish Hospital Cardiovascular imaging Candidates with interests in peripheral vascular procedures or future service line development are encouraged to inquire.

Why Join CVCC?

Established cardiovascular practice with long-term growth plans Opportunity to help shape the future of cardiovascular care on the Northshore Physician-focused, family-first culture Excellent work-life balance supported by a collaborative coverage model Access to a growing patient population in a rapidly expanding community About Covington, Louisiana Located on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain, Covington offers: A charming, rapidly growing small-town feel Excellent schools A vibrant historic downtown with dining and cultural activities Convenient access to New Orleans Physicians enjoy an exceptional quality of life while practicing within one of the Northshore's most established cardiovascular programs.

Contact Information Heather Chappell VP, Regional Clinical Recruitment US Heart & Vascular 919-943-0651 heather.chappell@usheartandvascular.com Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The physician will perform interventional cardiology procedures and provide outpatient and hospital-based cardiovascular care. They will collaborate with an established practice to support increasing patient demand and help shape the future of cardiovascular services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be qualified to practice as an Interventional Cardiologist. Experience in cardiovascular imaging and an interest in peripheral vascular procedures are highly valued.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical carePatient managementCollaboration

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 18% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Cardiologist Jobs

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution14 jobs · 13 employers

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<$560k
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$560k-645k
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$645k-730k
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$730k-815k
1
$850k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
75%
CME allowance
58%
Relocation assistance
42%
Loan repayment
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 3.9
Better work-life than 80% of Interventional Cardiologist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 92 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Covington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$280k
Typical market rent
$1,504/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About US Heart & Vascular

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Benefits & Perks

Production Incentives
Comprehensive Benefits
Partnership Track
Equity Opportunity
In-house PET/CT
Ambulatory Surgery Center Access
APP Support
Family-First Culture