Position Summary
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.
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
Schedule & FTE
·FTE: 1.0
·Schedule:
o7 nights on / 7 nights off
o7:00 PM – 8:00 AM
oMonday – Sunday
Compensation
- $674,600. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.
Practice Environment
- Regional tertiary Heart & Vascular Center serving northern Minnesota, northwestern Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
- Integrated cardiovascular programs including general and interventional cardiology, structural heart, electrophysiology, heart failure and cardiometabolic
- Established inpatient echocardiography services with standardized protocols and quality oversight
- Strong culture of physician–operations collaboration
About Essentia Health
Essentia Health is an integrated health system committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. With more than 15,000 employees, we operate in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Our organization fosters a culture of teamwork, innovation, and excellence, supported by state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive services
About Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth offers a vibrant, four-season lifestyle with natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and cultural activities. Situated on the shores of Lake Superior, it is a family-friendly community with excellent schools, affordable housing, and access to world-class amenities. Whether you enjoy hiking, skiing, fishing, or attending arts and music festivals, Duluth has something for everyone.
Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.
For additional information please contact:
Liz Huesman, Senior Physician Recruiter
701-261-6824
FTE:1Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
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$1.00 - $1,000,000.00Employee 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.Skills Required
- 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
What We Do
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute
