Interventional Cardiology- Strong Volumes, Mountain Lifestyle

Interventional Cardiologist Opportunity in Western North Carolina

Position Overview

UNC Health Pardee is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist to join a high-performing, growth-oriented cardiology program in the mountains of Western North Carolina. This role offers the opportunity to practice high-acuity interventional cardiology supported by advanced technology, strong procedural volumes, and a large, established referral base.

Practice Environment

• OCT / IVUS
• Physiologic assessment with microvascular testing
• Shockwave coronary and peripheral DCB
• Impella and balloon pump
• Peripheral diagnostic and interventions
• Pulmonary thrombectomy (coming soon)
• State-of-the-art GE Cath Lab
• Large cath lab environment designed for continued future expansion and additional equipment
• 1,100 diagnostic caths in 2025
• 38 PCI procedures in 2025
• Large and well-established regional referral base
• General cardiologists and clinic-based NPs who refer patients to the cath lab
• Full time NP in the hospital to assist with rounding and call
• General call covered by general cardiologist in practice
• Flexibility and support to develop your practice in accordance with your professional interest and skill set

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform a full scope of interventional cardiology procedures, including angioplasty, stenting, TEE, Cardioversion, ILR implantation, and other catheter-based interventions
• Call is currently shared on a 1: basis with periodic 1:4 coverage. This is expected to evolve as additional interventional cardiologist join the practice.
• Provide inpatient hospital rounds and consultations for interventional and general cardiology in addition to outpatient clinic care
• Direct administration and management of STEMI patients. Non-STEMI cardiology involvement is limited to consultation only.
• Perform permanent pacemaker procedures (preferred)
• Collaborate closely with cardiology colleagues, hospitalists, and care teams to ensure seamless, high-quality care
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with hospital policies

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Eligible or Board Certification in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology
• Eligible for unrestricted North Carolina medical licensure
• Demonstrated expertise in complex interventional procedures

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Annual quality bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Student loan assistance
• Providers can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• CME, Licensing and Dues reimbursement
• Employment Incentive