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US Heart & Vascular
Atlanta, Georgia

Physician - General Cardiologist (2397)

CardiologyFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: COA - Atlanta - Atlanta, GA 30328Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: MD or DOTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: PhysicianGeneral Cardiologist with Imaging Expertise Atlanta, GA | Full-Time US Heart and Vascular (USHV) is seeking a General Cardiologist with strong non‑invasive imaging expertise to join Cardiology of Atlanta, a physician-led cardiology practice serving the Atlanta metro area.

USHV partners with independent cardiology groups to support long-term growth while preserving physician autonomy. We invest in infrastructure, technology, and operational support—allowing physicians to focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care.

Cardiology of Atlanta Cardiology of Atlanta is a growing, community-based practice with two physicians and a strong foundation for expansion. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute clinically while supporting the continued growth of cardiac services.

Position Highlights Predominantly outpatient general cardiology role Strong focus on non-invasive cardiovascular imaging Interpret a full range of imaging studies, including: Echocardiography (TTE and TEE) Nuclear cardiology Vascular imaging Cardiac CT, including coronary CT PET-CT Opportunity to support inpatient consults and hospital-based imaging Collaborate with interventional cardiology and electrophysiology as services expand Physician-led, collaborative practice environment

Qualifications

MD or DO Board certified or board eligible in Cardiology Demonstrated experience in non-invasive cardiac imaging TEE training or certification strongly preferred Eligible for Georgia medical licensure Team-oriented approach to patient care

What We Offer

Competitive, market-aligned compensation with productivity incentives Comprehensive benefits package, including malpractice and retirement Physician autonomy supported by experienced operational leadership Equity and long-term alignment opportunities through USHV Stable, growth-oriented practice model About Atlanta, GA Atlanta offers a dynamic mix of metropolitan living and Southern charm, with excellent schools, diverse neighborhoods, professional sports, cultural attractions, and easy access to outdoor recreation—making it an outstanding place to live and practice. Interested candidates should reach out to Heather Chappell at Heather.Chappell@usheartandvascular.com or call/text 919‑943‑0651.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care with a strong focus on non-invasive imaging studies. Responsibilities include interpreting a full range of imaging tests and collaborating with interventional cardiology and electrophysiology teams.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board certified or board eligible in Cardiology. Demonstrated experience in non-invasive cardiac imaging and eligibility for Georgia medical licensure are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical interpretationInpatient consultation

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 39 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 77% have no call, 21% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 7,095 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $46 per wRVU — implying roughly $326k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
77%
CME allowance
62%
Relocation assistance
38%
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Cardiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 569 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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