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Job Description
About the Role
Join Ascension as a Physician - Cardiology General in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
- Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
- Recommend, participates in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
- Accept patient referrals from other physicians.
Requirements
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Benefits & Compensation
- 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
- renovated 16 operating room suite The hospital is centrally located in the fastest growing county in the state of Tennessee on a beautiful 68
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Ascension as a Physician - Cardiology General.
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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Cardiology, Physician, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Discharge Planning, Case Management Coordination, Cost Effectiveness Improvement, Quality of Care Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.
Core responsibilities: The physician will evaluate and treat patients using appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills, coordinating discharge planning with case management. Responsibilities also include recommending and participating in efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care, accepting referra...
Benefits package: Health coverage, Dental, Vision, Prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, Employer-matched 403(b), Disability insurance, Life insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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