Physician - Cardiology Nocturnist - Duluth, MN

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2891010 CARDIOLOGY - SMMC HVC

Job Description:

Education Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

CARDIOLOGY - NOCTURNIST

Duluth, MN

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

Elizabeth.Huesman@EssentiaHealth.org  

FTE: