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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Ascension as a Cardiology Physician – M-F, Occasional Weekends, 1:6 Call in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
- Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
- Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
- Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
Requirements
- Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Ascension in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
This Cardiology position at Ascension is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Cardiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $440k, with the typical range spanning $340k to $600k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Pace, Florida.
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Cardiology, Non-invasive Cardiology, General Cardiology, BC/BE Certification, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Discharge Planning, Cost Effectiveness Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.
Core responsibilities: The physician will provide medical services, evaluate and treat patients using appropriate diagnostic and treatment skills, and coordinate discharge planning with case management. Responsibilities also include participating in efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care, accepting refe...
Benefits package: Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription, Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), Time to recharge: pro-rated PTO and holidays, Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition, reimbursement, professional development, Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling, Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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