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How much do core cardiology jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for core cardiology in the United States is $49.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.94 and $58.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is core cardiology?

Core cardiology refers to the fundamental area of cardiology that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of common heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and hypertension. Core cardiologists are medical doctors who specialize in the general care of patients with heart-related illnesses, using a combination of medical history, physical exams, imaging, and diagnostic tests. They play a crucial role in preventing, detecting, and managing cardiovascular diseases, often working closely with primary care physicians and other specialists to optimize patient outcomes.

What is the difference between Core Cardiology vs Interventional Cardiology?

AspectCore CardiologyInterventional Cardiology
CertificationsBoard Certified in CardiologyBoard Certified in Cardiology + Interventional Certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient settingsCatheterization labs, hospitals, specialized clinics
Job FocusGeneral cardiac care, diagnostics, managementPerforming minimally invasive procedures like angioplasty
Common UsageBroad cardiology practiceSpecialized invasive procedures

Core Cardiology involves general cardiac diagnosis and management, while Interventional Cardiology focuses on performing invasive procedures such as angioplasty and stent placement. Both roles require similar certifications, but Interventional Cardiologists have additional specialized training. The choice depends on whether you prefer broad cardiac care or specialized invasive procedures.

What are the most common challenges faced by Core Cardiologists in a hospital setting?

Core Cardiologists often encounter challenges such as managing high patient volumes, balancing acute care with follow-up visits, and staying current with rapidly evolving treatment guidelines. Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams—including nurses, radiologists, and cardiac surgeons—is essential for providing optimal patient care. Additionally, Core Cardiologists must efficiently interpret diagnostic tests and make swift, evidence-based decisions, which can be demanding in fast-paced hospital environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Core Cardiologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Core Cardiologist, you need a medical degree, board certification in internal medicine and cardiology, and strong diagnostic and clinical skills in cardiovascular diseases. Familiarity with advanced cardiac imaging, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, and electronic medical records is essential. Excellent communication, compassion, and teamwork skills help build trust with patients and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualities are vital to providing accurate diagnoses, effective treatments, and high-quality patient-centered care.
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What cities are hiring for Core Cardiology jobs? Cities with the most Core Cardiology job openings:
Infographic showing various Core Cardiology job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 13% As Needed, 74% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,459 per year, or $49.7 per hour.
Physician - Cardiology - General - Advanced Heart Failure

Physician - Cardiology - General - Advanced Heart Failure

Sanford Health

Sioux Falls, SD

$352K - $397K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago


Sanford Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 529 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

483rd of 877 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

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Specialty

Cardiology - Advanced Heart Failure

Practice Details

Sanford Cardiovascular Institute is seeking a BC/BE Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join an integrated practice including a team of 9 cardiologists, 1 of which is Advanced Heart Failure Certified, and 3 Cardiothoracic Surgeons.
- The ideal candidate will participate in the development of a LVAD and ECMO program, the management of inpatient ECMO, LVAD, and cardiogenic shock, as well as have a robust general non-invasive cardiology practice including dedicated advanced heart failure and pulmonary hypertension
outpatient clinics
- The group provides service to inpatient, clinic and outreach locations with nurse practitioner support
- General Cardiology call 1:9
- Join a group with a well-established heart failure program who provides consultation, longitudinal outpatient management of advanced heart failure disease patients, as well as those with acute and durable mechanical support devices
- Experience in medical device management of advanced heart failure patients is ideal
- Our team participates in over 20 clinical trials, encourages and supports research endeavors, and regularly presents at national meetings
- Program includes opportunity for clinical education and research with general and interventional cardiology fellowships in a university health setting

Community Description

Located in the heart of the Midwest, Sioux Falls balances an excellent quality of life with a strong economy in a safe, clean environment in southeast South Dakota. With a competitive cost of living, no state income tax and amenities of a community twice its size, such as fine dining, shopping, arts, sports and nightlife, Sioux Falls is a welcoming and friendly place to call home.

Job Description

Cardiology Core Privileges include the privileges to perform history and physical examination, admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide treatment or consultative services for adult patients presenting with diseases of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels.

Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. degree.
Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways:
An applicant who has just completed a fellowship shall provide his/her residency or fellowship log. Please see criteria at the following link www.acc.org.
OR
An applicant who is not applying directly out of a fellowship shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the past 24 months, including numbers of procedures performed morbidity, mortality, infection rates, and other complications. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement of 100 cardiology procedures. Applicants that are level 2 and 3 Cardiologist (Invasive or Interventional Cardiologist) must also include 50 cardiac catheterizations as primary operator during the past two years with satisfactory quality data (if applicable to practice).
OR
If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant's clinical activity for the past 24 months is required. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement of 100 Cardiology procedures. Applicants that are level 2 and 3 Cardiologist (Invasive or Interventional Cardiologist) must also include 50 cardiac catheterizations as primary operator during the past two years with satisfactory quality data (if applicable to practice).
Eligibility Criteria for Initial Appointment:
Physicians trained in Cardiology fellowship programs may have variable levels of expertise in a variety of different areas, depending on the focus of their particular training experience. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has defined the education, training, and experience necessary for many of these areas. The ACC 2008 Recommendations for Training in Adult Cardiovascular Medicine Core Cardiology Training (COCATS3) published January 22, 2008 are available at www.acc.org and was used as the foundation for the privileges in Cardiology. Additional information was obtained from the ACGME Program Requirements for Fellowship Education available at www.acgme.org and the Clinical Privilege White paper on Cardiology. Additional resources were used for procedures that cross specialty lines.
Successful completion of a hospital affiliated Internal Medicine residency program and completion of a fellowship in Cardiology accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada in the residency. The Credentials Committee; Physician Executive or Medical Affairs Committee; and the Board of Directors or the Board of Governors may consider training at residency or fellowship programs accredited by organizations other than the above.
Certification by the appropriate specialty /subspecialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their fellowship training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their fellowship training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity's policy for grandfather exceptions)
Level 1 (Cardiology) - Providers who will practice noninvasive cardiology and whose invasive activities will be confined to critical care unit procedures. Basic training required of all trainees to be competent consultant cardiologists.
Level 2 (Invasive Cardiology) - Providers who will practice diagnostic but not interventional cardiac catheterization. Additional training in one or more specialized areas that enables the cardiologist to perform or interpret (or both) specific procedures at an intermediate skill level or engage in rendering cardiovascular care in specialized areas.
Level 3 (Interventional Cardiology) - Providers who will practice diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization. Advanced training in a specialized area that enables a cardiologist to perform, interpret, and train others to perform and interpret specific procedures at a high skill level. (Please refer to Interventional Core Privilege definition of clinical information for further information)

Compensation

Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance

Recruiter Information

Jessilyn Barker, Lead Physician RecruiterPhone: +1 (605) 328-6986 Or jessilyn.Barker@sanfordhealth.org

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

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Sioux Falls, SD, US

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