Physician - Cardiology Nocturnist - Duluth, MN

Position Summary

Essentia Health Heart & Vascular Center - East Market is seeking 2 Board Certified or Board Eligible Non-Invasive Cardiologists to join our Heart & Vascular Division as Cardiology Nocturnists. This role provides dedicated overnight cardiology coverage to support inpatient services, cardiac diagnostic study interpretation, improve care continuity, and enhance physician sustainability across the East Market campus.

• Provide overnight inpatient cardiology coverage on the Duluth campus
• Manage acute and complex cardiovascular conditions, including:
  • Acute coronary syndromes
  • Decompensated heart failure
  • Arrhythmia disorders
  • Post‑procedural and post‑interventional cardiovascular care
• Respond to overnight cardiology consults from the Emergency Department, ICU, inpatient units and outside facilities
• Provide ECG interpretation and cardiovascular clinical decision support
• Interpret adult transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs), including urgent and routine studies
• Collaborate with interventional, electrophysiology, and heart failure teams as needed
• Ensure effective handoffs to daytime cardiology teams to support continuity of care
• Participate in quality, safety, and care standardization initiatives aligned with Heart & Vascular Division goals

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in cardiovascular disease
• Demonstrated competency in adult transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) interpretation
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Minnesota
• Strong inpatient cardiology experience and comfort managing acute cardiovascular conditions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a collaborative, dyad leadership model

Schedule:

7 nights on / 7 nights off, 7:00 PM – 8:00 AM, Monday – Sunday. FTE: 1.0. Compensation: $674,600 per year, with eligibility for additional bonuses, quality incentives, or production‑based compensation.

Regional tertiary Heart & Vascular Center serving northern Minnesota, northwestern Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Integrated cardiovascular programs include general and interventional cardiology, structural heart, electrophysiology, heart failure, and cardiometabolic services. Established inpatient echocardiography services with standardized protocols and quality oversight. Strong culture of physician‑operations collaboration.

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan with employer contributions; professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs; flexible scheduling; generous time off; wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.