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Preventive Cardiologist Jobs in Mobile, AL (NOW HIRING)

Nurse Practitioner

Mobile, AL · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

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Roles and Responsibilities Provide primary, urgent, and preventive medical care to residents in ... Preferred Experience Experience in internal medicine, geriatrics, cardiology, or post-acute care.

Preventive Cardiologist information

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$37.7K

$354.7K

$396.9K

How much do preventive cardiologist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for preventive cardiologist in Mobile, AL is $354,739.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $351,300.00 and $396,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a preventive cardiologist?

A preventive cardiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in identifying, reducing, and managing risk factors that can lead to cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes. Their main focus is on prevention through lifestyle counseling, risk assessment, and early intervention with medications or other therapies. Preventive cardiologists work with patients to develop personalized plans that may include diet changes, exercise, weight management, and controlling conditions like high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes. This proactive approach helps reduce the likelihood of heart disease and improves overall heart health.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a preventive cardiologist?

To thrive as a Preventive Cardiologist, you need a robust background in internal medicine and cardiology, typically requiring a medical degree, board certification, and specialized training in preventive cardiology. Familiarity with diagnostic tools like echocardiography, advanced lipid testing, and electronic medical records is essential, as are certifications such as FACC or CBC. Strong interpersonal skills, motivational interviewing, and the ability to educate patients are crucial for guiding lifestyle changes and fostering long-term adherence. These competencies are vital for effectively reducing cardiovascular risk, improving patient outcomes, and advancing public health.

What are some common challenges preventive cardiologists face when implementing lifestyle changes with patients?

Preventive cardiologists often encounter challenges motivating patients to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle changes, such as improved diet, increased physical activity, and smoking cessation. Barriers may include patient resistance, socioeconomic factors, limited resources, and time constraints during appointments. Building strong patient-provider relationships, using motivational interviewing, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams—such as dietitians and behavioral therapists—can help overcome these challenges and improve patient outcomes.

What is the difference between Preventive Cardiologist vs Cardiologist?

AspectPreventive CardiologistCardiologist
CredentialsMedical degree, cardiology fellowship, board certification in cardiology, additional training in preventionMedical degree, cardiology fellowship, board certification in cardiology
Work EnvironmentClinics, hospitals, outpatient settings focusing on risk assessment and preventionHospitals, clinics, specialized cardiology practices diagnosing and treating heart conditions
FocusPreventing heart disease, risk factor management, lifestyle counselingDiagnosing and treating existing heart diseases and conditions

Preventive Cardiologists specialize in preventing heart disease through risk assessment and lifestyle modification, while Cardiologists focus on diagnosing and treating existing heart conditions. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in their primary focus and work environment.

Cath Lab Radiology Tech - Cardiac Cath Lab | Full Time | Days

Singing River Health System

Pascagoula, MS • On-site

$2.2K - $3.0K/wk

Full-time

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Job description

At Singing River Health System, caring isn't just part of the job - it's in our DNA. Whether we're saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Shift:
Monday - Friday (6:30am - 3:30pm) Weekday, Weekend, and Holliday Call
Location:
Singing River Pascagoula Hospital
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Interventional Radiology/Cardiology Technologist assists in all Cardiac Cath lab procedures and provides for the comfort and well-being of the patient. The Technologist works under the general supervision of the Cardiac Cath Lab Team Leader and the physicians (cardiologist, surgeon, radiologist, or pulmonologist) for professional or technical matters. He/She prepares and operates fluoro/recording equipment to produce specialized fluoro studies of the coronary and peripheral vascular systems for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders.
The Interventional Radiology/Cardiology Technologist ensures accuracy and realizes errors in asepsis procedures could result in injury to the patient; and, improper calibrations or faulty maintenance and operation of equipment could result in a life threatening situation.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education:
RTs - Must be a graduate from an accredited, state approved, School of Radiologic Technology.
RCIS - Must be credentialed by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), which has been recognized as the CCL/ICL credential of choice by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (SCAI.)
License:
RTs - Must be currently licensed as Radiologic Technologist by ARRT. Must maintain a minimum of 24 Continuing Education credits in each two (2) year period as required by ARRT in Radiology. Special Procedures Registry preferred.
RTs- Must be licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health.
OR
RCIS - Must be credentialed by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Certifications:
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Must complete ACLS certification within six (6) months of start date; must maintain current ACLS certification.
Experience:
A minimum of six (6) months' experience in Special Procedures and Cardiac Cath required.
Reports to:
Director of Heart & Vascular Services; Manager of Diagnostic & Interventional CV Services; Team Leader
Supervises:
None
Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Employee is responsible for safely moving, lifting and handling all supplies, equipment and patients. Safe lifting practice is expected in all areas of job performance and employees are responsible to request help whenever needed, regardless of the weight, using available assistance, i.e. lifting devices or additional staff. The employee is subjected to long periods of exposure to ionized radiation, but is carefully supervised to prevent undue exposure.
Must be able to be active and stand for extended periods of time wearing lead aprons and walk about the procedural area without experiencing undue fatigue; must be able to see and function under low lighting conditions and hear above excessive equipment noise. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Must possess the ability to function in a clinical capacity and possess skills to perform functions and duties as required by the specialty area and understand that errors and poor image quality may have serious consequences for patients. Must demonstrate supervisory skills and knowledge for supervision of other disciplines working on the same team. Must possess skills to problem solve patient care issues and/or technical issues with physicians. Must demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. Must possess ability to help ensure the department meets accreditation standards.
Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area -with the employee providing his/her own transportation. Must have a valid driver license. Job requires out of state travel for education purposes.
Must participate in an 'on-call' rotation, including weekends. Must be available and report to the unit in need of service.
If you're looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you've found it. Let's do big things together. Apply now and join our team.

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