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ChristianaCare
Newark, Delaware

Cardiologist- Lewes, DE, Ge

CardiologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$442k-$678k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job Details ChristianaCare is seeking a BC/BE Non-Invasive Clinical Cardiologist for new opportunities in beautiful Lewes and Georgetown, DE locations.

Join our team at The Center for Heart and Vascular Health at ChristianaCare, consisting of 25 cardiologists and 16 advanced practice clinicians, in providing the highest-level care and treatments for cardiovascular diseases in our state-of-the-art facilities in Delaware.

Our cardiologists participate in the full range of imaging studies in our ambulatory locations and have the opportunity to work collaboratively with our primary care partners in the development of population health-based initiatives. Position Highlights: Progressive, innovative care in a busy clinical practice.

The Center for Heart and Vascular Health at Christiana Hospital saw 1,800 chest pain admissions and performs over 3,000 cardiac catheterizations, 1,400 PCIs, 1,600 EP procedures and 880 cardiac surgical procedures annually.

The Center also provides advanced heart failure services including placement and management of left-ventricular assist devices. Opportunities to participate in teaching of Cardiology Fellows and house staff and engagement in clinical research.

ChristianaCare is affiliated with the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. In addition, the Center partners with the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) for cardiac transplantation and transplant medicine services.

Collaborate with other members of the section of Cardiology that also includes diverse community-based practices.

Requirements BE/BC in cardiology Must have the ability to be licensed in the State of Delaware and meet credentialing requirements About ChristianaCare ChristianaCare has earned continued Gold Seal of Approval™ by The Joint Commission for many years.

As the largest healthcare provider in the state, ChristianaCare is committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient care while sustaining the well-being of its medical and dental staff members.

In the past year, ChristianaCare received the AHA Gold award for heart failure, the AHA Platinum award for myocardial infarction care, the AACN Beacon Award for Excellence, and the Daisy Foundation Award for nursing excellence.

ChristianaCare also operates a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Level 1 trauma center providing care for a large number of patients with high clinical acuity. The cardiovascular program offers reasonable call, favorable benefits, teaching opportunities, research opportunities, and patient diversity.

ChristianaCare is one of the country’s largest and most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs.

ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, three hospitals (1,300 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health.

ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital.

With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of healthcare. Annual

Range $442,132.00 - $677,817.00 The above compensation range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting for full-time hours in the respective specialty.

The actual compensation within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation the fair market value for physician services in the relevant specialty and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, credentials, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

The compensation range listed may encompass various forms of applicable compensation for this position, including, but not limited to, productivity incentives, value-based incentives and other ancillary forms of compensation dependent upon operational factors such as hours worked, call coverage and other factors.

ChristianaCare will offer compensation at an appropriate point within the above range or, less frequently, may offer a level of compensation outside the listed range as warranted by the circumstances.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date Jun 30, 2027 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.

To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit careers.christianacare.org Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals.

Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia.

Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-level care and treatments for cardiovascular diseases within a state-of-the-art facility. Participate in imaging studies, collaborate on population health initiatives, and engage in teaching cardiology fellows.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in cardiology. Ability to obtain a license in the State of Delaware and meet all credentialing requirements is mandatory.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Non-Invasive CardiologyClinical CardiologyCardiovascular Imaging

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

ChristianaCare ranks #3 of 11 employers hiring Cardiologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 44 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 27% require no weekends.

Cardiology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$442k–$678kCardiology median $534k (middle half $453k–$625k)218 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$561k in purchasing powerDelaware index 99.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Cardiology listings in Delaware5 active622 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 27% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Cardiology pay trend−2.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
ChristianaCare#3 of 11 for payTop Employers work-life index
Implied production pay~$326k$46/wRVU × 7,095 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Cardiologist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 17 employers
6
<$545k
4
$545k-640k
5
$640k-735k
2
$735k-830k
1
$850k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs
401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
75%
CME allowance
69%
Relocation assistance
50%
Loan repayment
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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United Health Services · Johnson City, New York

$750k-$850k
#2

Cardiologist - Non-Invasive

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$644k-$813k
#3

Physician - Cardiology - General

$800k
#4

Non-Invasive Cardiologist - Elkton, MD

$442k-$678k
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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 620 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About ChristianaCare

Hospitals and Health Care
Newark, Delaware
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement
Employee assistance program
Teaching opportunities
Research opportunities

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k≈ 0.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,037/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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