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How much do sports cardiology jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for sports cardiology in the United States is $357,482.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $354,000.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical day look like for a sports cardiologist?

A typical day for a sports cardiologist involves consulting with athletes to assess cardiovascular health, interpreting a variety of cardiac tests, and providing personalized recommendations for safe athletic participation. You may work closely with athletic trainers, team physicians, and other specialists to develop comprehensive care plans, and sometimes provide on-site support during sporting events. Regular responsibilities include conducting pre-participation screenings, managing known heart conditions in athletes, and educating individuals and teams about heart health. The work environment can range from hospitals and clinics to athletic facilities, providing a diverse and dynamic day-to-day experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Sports Cardiology position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Sports Cardiology, you need a deep knowledge of cardiology, sports medicine, and exercise physiology, typically supported by a medical degree, residency, and fellowship in cardiology with a specialization in sports medicine. Proficiency with diagnostic tools such as echocardiography, electrocardiograms (ECG), cardiac MRI, and experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems is essential. Excellent communication, collaborative teamwork, and the ability to make quick, informed decisions under pressure are crucial soft skills. These skills are vital for accurately diagnosing and managing cardiovascular conditions in athletes, ensuring safe participation in sports, and working closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

What is a Sports Cardiology job?

A Sports Cardiology job involves evaluating, diagnosing, and managing heart conditions in athletes and physically active individuals. Specialists in this field assess cardiovascular risks, optimize heart health, and provide guidance on safe participation in sports. They work with amateur and professional athletes, helping them prevent cardiac issues and return to activity after a heart-related event. Sports cardiologists collaborate with trainers, team physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal cardiovascular performance and safety.

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Infographic showing various Sports Cardiology job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $357,482 per year, or $171.9 per hour.
Sports & Preventative Cardiologist

Sports & Preventative Cardiologist

Yale University

New Haven, CT • On-site

$356K - $402K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

Description
The Section of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine is seeking a full-time General Consultative Cardiologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognized academic Sports Cardiology and Preventive Cardiovascular Health program, dedicated to excellence in patient care, medical education, and clinical research.
The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic clinical practice while participating in the teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents, advanced practice providers and fellows within a collaborative academic environment. There are also opportunities to join ongoing partnerships with local universities' sports programs, expand our referral network across the state, and grow our cardio-pulmonary exercise laboratory.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Provide expert consultative and risk-management care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Manage elite athletes and master's athletes - including risk assessment, assessment and management of complex cardiac disease and sports participation
  • Diagnosis and management of complex lipid disorders, hypertension, and CKM
  • Collaboration with related specialties, including EP and ACHD, along with genetics
  • Expand the cardiopulmonary exercise testing laboratory
  • Participate in consultative cardiology services and on-call rotations.
  • Teach and mentor trainees, including medical students, residents, advanced practice providers and fellows.
  • Engage in scholarly activity appropriate to career track (clinical research, clinical trials, quality improvement, medical education innovation, or translational collaboration).
  • Participate in institutional and departmental career development opportunities.

About Yale School of Medicine & Cardiology
The Yale School of Medicine is one of the nation's oldest, and most prestigious medical schools. The Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, within the Department of Internal Medicine, has more than 130 full-time ladder track faculty, engaged in clinical, education and research missions.
In partnership with Yale New Haven Health System, our faculty provide comprehensive clinical care for cardiovascular conditions, with subspecialties in addition to prevention and sports cardiology, including cardiovascular genetics, echocardiography, electrophysiology, heart failure, inherited cardiomyopathy, interventional cardiology (structural and vascular heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, coronary heart disease), and transplantation.
The Section oversees a world-class training program, which includes more than 50 fellows, training in general cardiovascular medicine, as well as subspecialty training in advanced heart failure and transplantation, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology (coronary interventions, peripheral vascular interventions, and structural heart disease), cardiac Imaging and cardio-oncology, in addition to several research fellowships.
Our cardiologists are actively engaged in cutting edge collaborative research, spanning basic science, translational research and clinical trials. The section fosters close collaboration with departments across the university, supporting discovery in areas such as genomics, artificial intelligence and data science, biomedical engineering, and health outcomes while providing robust mentorship and training opportunities for fellows, early-career faculty, and physician-scientists committed to advancing cardiovascular medicine. Specialized research centers within the Section include Yale Cardiology Research Group (YCRG), Yale Translational Research Imaging Center (YTRIC), Cardiovascular Clinical Trials Program, the Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE), and the Yale Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC).
The Preventive Cardiovascular Health Program opened in 2018, offering expert outpatient consultations and comprehensive risk management that includes novel-risk reductive pharmacotherapies, as well as nutrition, exercise, and psychological support services. Yale Sports Cardiology opened formally in 2020. The program sees athletes with concerns for, or diagnosis of, cardiovascular diseases, and also has ongoing partnerships with colleges for screening and follow-up. This program is a founding member of the new Sports Cardiology Society. Both the Prevention and Sports Cardiology Programs are national leaders with representation at scientific conferences, policy forums and documents. Faculty in both programs have active research programs and are leaders in advancing clinical-care and policies to support cardiovascular health in athletes and the general population.
About Yale New Haven Health System's Heart and Vascular Center (HVC)
Yale New Haven Health System is Connecticut's leading healthcare system, which includes 5 hospitals with nearly 2700 beds, supported by more than 7500 university and community physicians and advanced practice providers.
Yale New Haven Hospital Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) treats more heart and vascular patients than any other facility in Connecticut. The multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and other professionals are dedicated to providing our patients with excellence in cardiac care. With a history of pioneering cardiology specialists and innovation that includes cardiology firsts, Yale New Haven Hospital is one of the nation's leading providers of heart and vascular services, offering the most advanced technology and facilities.
Qualifications
Successful candidates must be fellowship-trained and either Board Certified or Board Eligible in cardiovascular medicine. Candidates must meet criteria for appointment as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Medicine in the Academic Clinician (AC) or Clinician Educator Scholar Track (CES). Candidates must have an active unrestricted medical license in Connecticut or be eligible for licensure.
Candidates with additional training, experience and interest in lipidology, hypertension, obesity medicine, and sports cardiology are encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter and three confidential letters of recommendation to: https://apply.interfolio.com/183668
For more information on this position, or any other positions with Yale Cardiovascular Medicine, please contact cvmrecruiting@yale.edu.

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