Physician - General Cardiologist (3026)

General Cardiologist

Knoxville, Tennessee

Help Build a New Cardiology Service Line in East Tennessee

A rare opportunity to shape a new cardiology program in a newly renovated Knoxville office with dedicated clinical space, advanced imaging capabilities including PET/CT, and access to an established ambulatory surgery center.

The Opportunity

APEX Cardiovascular Group, part of US Heart and Vascular, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Cardiologist to join our growing cardiovascular practice in Knoxville, Tennessee. This is a ground-floor opportunity for a physician who wants to help develop a new cardiology service line while practicing alongside an established vascular surgery team with a strong regional presence.

The incoming physician will step into a market with an existing patient base, active referral relationships, a dedicated physician referral specialist, and ongoing community outreach designed to support early practice growth. The position offers the resources of a growing national cardiovascular organization while preserving local clinical decision-making and physician autonomy.

A New Knoxville Practice Environment

The cardiology program will be based in Knoxville in a newly renovated central office designed to support coordinated cardiovascular care. The space is planned to include:

• Modern, purpose-built cardiology clinic and patient care space
• Dedicated diagnostic and imaging areas, including PET/CT capabilities
• Onsite vascular imaging and close collaboration with experienced vascular specialists
• Access to an established ambulatory surgery center and procedural infrastructure
• Administrative and clinical support to help build an efficient, patient-focused practice

Position Highlights

• Defined two-year partnership track with no partnership buy-in required
• Equity participation opportunity
• Opportunity to help shape the clinical model, workflows, and future growth of the cardiology service line
• Established and growing referral base with immediate cross-specialty collaboration
• Competitive compensation with production bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance
• Support from an experienced local operations team and the broader US Heart and Vascular network

Clinical Responsibilities

This is a full-time position focused primarily on outpatient general cardiology. Responsibilities are expected to include:

• General cardiovascular consultations, evaluation, and longitudinal patient management
• Outpatient diagnostic testing and interpretation within the physician's scope and credentials
• Cardiac risk assessment and preoperative clearance for patients within the existing surgical referral pipeline
• Collaboration with vascular surgeons, advanced practice providers, imaging staff, and clinical teams
• Development of strong relationships with primary care physicians and other referring providers throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee
• Participation in the continued development of the practice's cardiology services, quality standards, and patient access strategy

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Cardiovascular Disease fellowship
• Eligible for an unrestricted Tennessee medical license and applicable hospital or facility privileges
• Commitment to collaborative, high-quality, patient-centered care
• Interest in helping build and grow a new cardiology service line

Why Knoxville?

Knoxville offers an outstanding combination of professional opportunity and quality of life. The region is known for its welcoming communities, strong schools, reasonable cost of living, vibrant downtown, and easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains, lakes, golf, college athletics, and year-round outdoor recreation. With continued population growth across East Tennessee, Knoxville is an attractive place to build both a practice and a long-term future.

About APEX Cardiovascular Group and US Heart and Vascular

APEX Cardiovascular Group is being developed within an established vascular practice serving Knoxville and surrounding East Tennessee communities. The practice is part of US Heart and Vascular (USHV), a physician-led cardiovascular and vascular care platform headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee.

USHV partners with independent cardiovascular and vascular practices by providing management, technology, recruiting, analytics, and administrative support. Physicians within USHV-supported practices maintain clinical autonomy and local decision-making while benefiting from the resources and shared expertise of a growing national network.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Heather Chappell

VP, Regional Clinical Recruitment

US Heart and Vascular

919-943-0651

heather.chappell@usheartandvascular.com