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Plymouth, Massachusetts

Cardiologist - Atrius Health - Plymouth

CardiologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$393k-$735k

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Job Description

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts.

Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities.

Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Cardiologist you will assess, diagnose, and treat patients requiring specialize care. You’ll work as part of a team-based model where primary and specialty care providers join with hospital partners, community specialists, and skilled nursing facilities to provide high-quality, evidence-based medicine to a diverse and growing population.

Primary Responsibilities

Performs physical assessments on patients with specialized conditions

Develop and implement a plan of care for these patients, as well as prescribe medications, exercises and/or other treatments and testing such as lab sessions & testing include echocardiography, stress testing, vascular ultrasound imaging, nuclear imaging, cardiac device clinic

Collaborates with the clinical and administrative teams in the management of patient care. Maintaining continuity of care through the exchange of information with outside health and social agencies

Serves as a liaison between primary care providers and specialists to consults with providers on issues related to patient care

Teaches and counsels individuals and groups with regard to specific health care needs. Serves as an educator in areas of specialization

Participates in the development of health education programs

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Medical School or School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Board Certified or Bord Certified Eligible in Cardiology
  • Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
  • Current active Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $393,000 - $735,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients requiring specialized cardiac care, including developing care plans and prescribing medications, tests, and other treatments. Coordinate care with clinical teams, primary care providers, specialists, and outside agencies, while educating patients and contributing to health education programs.

Requirements

Applicants must graduate from an accredited medical or osteopathic medical school, be board-certified or board-eligible in cardiology, and hold or be able to obtain the required DEA and Massachusetts controlled-substance credentials. Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required; ACLS may be required depending on specialty.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Physical AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment PlanningMedication PrescribingPatient Care CoordinationProvider ConsultationPatient EducationHealth Education Program Development

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 1,811 active listings.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Cardiology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$393k–$735kCardiology median $452k (middle half $430k–$548k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$533k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Cardiology listings in Massachusetts14 active635 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMassachusetts physician listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment641 active listings, Nov 2026
Cardiology hiring demand#8 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 56 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed
New Cardiology listings340 in the last 30 days256 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Cardiology pay trend−6.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index1,811 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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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 627 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

Living in Plymouth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$654k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,801/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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