Interventional Cardiologist - Live and Work in the Florida Keys (World-Class Diving and Fishing)

Lower Keys Medical Center is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Interventional Cardiologist to join our dedicated, hospital-employed practice. As the only cath lab in the Florida Keys, this is a rare opportunity to step into an established patient base, with year-over-year growth potential. If you are looking to balance your clinical career with a relaxed, lifestyle-friendly schedule—all set against a stunning coastal backdrop—this is the perfect place to call home.

Practice Highlights & Clinical Operations

• The Volume: Manage an established patient base while growing your practice
• Procedures: Focused on "bread and butter" interventions.
• The Team: Work alongside 2 hospital-based Interventional Cardiologists and 1 General Cardiologist, heavily supported by a dedicated Nurse Practitioner in the clinic.
• Efficiency & Tech: Drive your day efficiently with Athena EMR in the clinic, Medhost EMR in the hospital, and state-of-the-art efficiency tools including Dragon Dictation and Suki AI Scribe.
• The Setup: Utilize 3 dedicated exam rooms with on-site clinic imaging (Echo). The clinic is located a seamless 2 miles (an 8-minute drive) from the hospital.

Hospital Setting & Services

• 1 dedicated, fully equipped Cath Lab.
• Comprehensive on-site cardiac services including CT, MRI, and in-hospital Echo (with Pediatric Echo launching soon).
• 10-bed ICU supported by an excellent on-site Hospitalist team.
• Robust specialty support including Orthopedics, ENT, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Outpatient Psychiatry, and General Surgery.
• Compensation & Benefits
• Highly competitive base salary with a lucrative wRVU productivity bonus structure.
• Commencement bonus and medical loan repayment options.
• Comprehensive malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: This position is not open to new graduates; a minimum of 2–3 years of post-fellowship practice experience is preferred.
• Education: Completion of an accredited Interventional Cardiology Fellowship is required.
• Skills: Strong communication skills and a desire to be actively involved with inpatient care and community outreach to sustain an already thriving, built-in primary care referral base.

Location Highlights: Live Where People Vacation

• Nestled in the beautiful Florida Keys (less than a 1-hour flight to Miami and direct flights to many major cities), this location offers an unparalleled island lifestyle.
• Population & Vibe: A tight-knit community of 25k–27k residents that boasts a unique, relaxed, hospitality-driven culture.
• Outdoor Paradise: World-class diving, boating, and deep-sea fishing are right in your backyard.
• Real Estate & Living: Beautiful waterfront property with open water access to Old Town Historic homes unique to the island community

No visa sponsorship available for this location

About the Hospital

Lower Keys Medical Center is a 167-bed, full-service acute care hospital providing healthcare services to residents of the Florida Keys. The hospital offers 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and labor and delivery services. Lower Keys Medical Center partners with Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach to provide access to advanced cardiac and specialty care and is accredited by The Joint Commission.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.