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St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Covington, Louisiana

Physician - Non Interventional Cardiology

CardiologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package.

The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Summary of the Job: Provides leadership and medical direction for St. Tammany Physician’s Network. Provides input in the development of standards of care.

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients at St. Tammany Physicians Network in accordance with generally accepted standards of medical care for the specialty in which you are licensed. Provide input in the development of standards of care for St. Tammany Physicians Network.

Participate in the development and support of St. Tammany Physicians Network. Maintain clinic schedules as noted in contractual agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be licensed by the Louisiana State board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine. Current BLS, and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.

The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off (ALS required by specialty only) Physical Demands: Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required.

Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%)- reaching Occasionally (1%-33%)- lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching EMPLOYMENT Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values.

Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents.

From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home.

St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide leadership and medical direction for St. Tammany Physician’s Network, assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients according to accepted medical standards. They will also participate in the development of care standards and maintain clinic schedules as per contractual agreements.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and hold current BLS and ALS certifications. Good physical health is required, along with the ability to perform various physical tasks.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentClinic ManagementBLS CertificationALS CertificationCommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient CareHealth System KnowledgeEmergency Response

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Non Interventional Cardiology at St. Tammany Parish Hospital a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Interventional Cardiologist — ranked against 92 active Interventional Cardiologist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 49 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 67% have no call, 24% require no weekends.

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

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).

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Salary Distribution18 jobs · 17 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
81%
Sign-on bonus
75%
CME allowance
75%
Relocation assistance
50%
Loan repayment
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Interventional Cardiologist listings for work-life

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

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.