Cardiology - Interventional Physician

Build your Interventional Cardiology practice in Thibodaux, Louisiana, with established referral volume, meaningful cath lab demand, and a supportive hospital-employed team. This opportunity offers single-hospital coverage, strong procedural volume, and the chance to help expand peripheral and Structural Heart services while building a long-term career in a close-knit community.

Practice Overview

• You'll join an employed cardiology team with 2 Interventional, 2 General/Non-Invasive, 1 EP, and 5 APPs (expansion goal: 7-8 physicians)
• Single-hospital coverage with optional outreach clinics typically within 30 minutes
• Coronary + peripheral interventions in the same lab; PAD growth welcomed and supported
• Clear runway to help build Structural Heart (TAVR, Watchman, TEER/MitraClip, PFO/ASD closure) with administrative capital support

Schedule

• Typical mix of 1-3 cath lab days/week and 1-3 clinic days/week (adjusts with growth and your focus)
• Clinic pace around 20-25 patients/day; inpatient consults estimated 10-15/day
• STEMI call currently about 1:3 with a stated goal to move toward 1:4; general/group call around 1:6
• Night/weekend APP coverage available; weekend rounding may be needed depending on service demands

Compensation & Benefits

• Base guarantee starting at $700,000+ with production over threshold; $60/RVU conversion factor
• Sign-on bonus $50,000+ (goes up with experience) ; relocation assistance up to $10,000; fellowship stipend available ($1,000-$3,000/month, negotiable)
• Time off: 5 weeks total PTO; CME allowance $3,000
• Retirement contribution: 4% of annual base salary; malpractice coverage included

Candidate Requirements

• Board Eligible/Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist
• Comfortable with STEMI call, inpatient consults, and building volume quickly from established referrals
• Peripheral/PAD interest is a plus; Structural Heart interest or training is strongly preferred
• Motivated by program development within an employed, single-hospital model

Community & Location Highlights

• Bayou Region lifestyle with a close-knit community feel and less congestion than a major metro
• Easy access to New Orleans for dining, entertainment, and weekend getaways
• Approximately 46 miles to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
• Multiple education options including public schools, well-known private/Catholic schools, and a local university

Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals.