Physician - Cardiology Nocturnist - Duluth, MN

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient cardiology coverage on the Duluth campus
• Manage acute and complex cardiovascular conditions, including:
• Acute coronary syndromes
• Decompensated heart failure
• Arrhythmias disorders
• Post-procedural and post-interventional cardiovascular care
• Respond to overnight cardiology consults from the Emergency Department, ICU, inpatient units and outside facilities
• Provide ECG interpretation and cardiovascular clinical decision support
• Interpret adult transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs), including urgent and routine studies
• Collaborate with interventional, electrophysiology, and heart failure teams as needed
• Ensure effective handoffs to daytime cardiology teams to support continuity of care
• Participate in quality, safety, and care standardization initiatives aligned with Heart & Vascular Division goals

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in cardiovascular disease
• Demonstrated competency in adult transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) interpretation
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Minnesota
• Strong inpatient cardiology experience and comfort managing acute cardiovascular conditions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a collaborative, dyad leadership model

About the Role

Essentia Health Heart & Vascular Center – East Market is seeking 2 Board Certified or Board Eligible Non-Invasive Cardiologists to join our Heart & Vascular Division as Cardiology Nocturnists.

This role provides dedicated overnight cardiology coverage to support inpatient services, CV diagnostic study interpretation, improve care continuity, and enhance physician sustainability across the East Market.

Schedule & FTE

• FTE: 1.0
• Schedule: 7 nights on / 7 nights off
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• Weekends: No Call Obligation

Compensation

$674,600. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

Pay

Compensation Range: $1.00 - $1,000,000.00

Benefits

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.