Ascension

General Cardiologist | You are part of a bigger story of care

Nashville, TN

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West

Schedule: Full-Time
CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

Ascension Saint Thomas Heart is seeking to add a new Full time General Cardiologist to our team at our clinic at Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital.
* Join an established team of 7 physicians and 16 APPs
* Call structure: 1:4
* Practice setting: inpatient/outpatient
* Access to Cath lab | Robotics | Dedicated block time | Support staff
* Employed position within a nonprofit health system
* Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Surgery
* Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
* Fellowship trained in General Cardiology
* Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation preferred
* Endovascular medicine certification preferred
* Manage a healthy and consistent vascular volume, with an average of 50-100 vascular interpretations annually.
* Work alongside an exceptional, tight-knit team of fellow Interventional Cardiologists and highly skilled Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who manage top-of-license duties to streamline your day.
* Expand your footprint and build strong regional ties by providing dedicated outreach care to our partner locations just one day per week.

About the Facility

  • 541 licensed hospital beds
  • Represents the highest level of stroke care certification available
  • Consistently ranked as a national leader in cardiovascular care
  • Serving a population of approximately 1 million residents
  • 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

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

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

What additional preferences we're seeking

No additional preferences

Compensation Details

Benefits that help you thrive * 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 E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

Posted May 4, 2026