Interventional, 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

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

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• Perform a full scope of interventional cardiology procedures, including angioplasty, stenting, TEE, Cardioversion, ILR implantation, and other catheter-based interventions
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• 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.
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• Provide inpatient hospital rounds and consultations for interventional and general cardiology in addition to outpatient clinic care
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• Direct administration and management of STEMI patients. Non-STEMI cardiology involvement is limited to consultation only.
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• Perform permanent pacemaker procedures (preferred)
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• Collaborate closely with cardiology colleagues, hospitalists, and care teams to ensure seamless, high-quality care
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• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with hospital policies
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Qualifications

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

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