General Cardiologist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Brunswick, GA (Coastal South Georgia near St. Simons Island)

Facility Name: Southeast Georgia Health System

Schedule: Full-Time 

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance offered

Productivity incentives: RVU 

CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Join an established team of 34 physicians and 25 APPs
• Call structure: Night Call Rotation
• Practice setting: inpatient/outpatient
• Access to diversified procedural cardiologists & cardiothoracic surgeons | robotic thoracic capabilities
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including evaluation, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of cardiac conditions
• Join a comprehensive cardiovascular program offering the full spectrum of care, including interventional cardiology, peripheral/vascular services, and electrophysiology within a highly integrated, team-based environment
• Be part of a nationally recognized structural heart program with leading regional volumes in TAVR, TMVR, Watchman, and MitraClip
• Work alongside one of the largest electrophysiology practices in the region, delivering the highest atrial fibrillation ablation volumes

About the Facility

• 300+ bed hospital / medical center
• Located in the heart of Brunswick, Georgia, providing convenient access to the surrounding Golden Isles, including St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island
• Serving a population of approximately 100k
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

No additional preferences

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