Physician - Cardiologist (General/Noninvasive)

Ascension

4 days ago

St. Augustine, FloridaFull TimeCardiology

✓ No Weekends

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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 Cardiologist – Florida, M-F Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.

Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.

Accepts patient referrals from other physicians.

Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.

Requirements

bed hospital founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1916. It is part of St. Vincent’s HealthCare and Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and non

profit healthcare system. Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside is home to the largest cardiovascular program between Atlanta and Orlando. Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside is a 311

bed facility and joined the St. Vincent’s HealthCare family in 2008. Ascension St. Vincent’s Medical Center Clay County, a 134

bed hospital, opened its doors in 2013 and began an expansion that doubled its size by 2015. Ascension St. Vincent's St. John's is a 56

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

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

General cardiologyNoninvasive cardiologyPatient evaluationDiagnostic skillsTreatment planningInpatient consultationOutpatient consultationMedical documentationInsurance appeal managementClinical researchMedical educationStructural heart proceduresAtrial fibrillation ablation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Cardiologist (General/Noninvasive) at Ascension a 5.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Cardiology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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 St. Augustine, 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.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: General cardiology, Noninvasive cardiology, Patient evaluation, Diagnostic skills, Treatment planning, Inpatient consultation, Outpatient consultation, Medical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will evaluate and treat patients, providing both inpatient and outpatient cardiology services. They will also participate in academic programs and ensure high-quality, cost-effective care through proper documentation and clinical collaboration.

Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K, PTO. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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