Interventional Cardiologist

Your Healing Mission Matters
As a Cardiologist at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC, you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valuable member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization centered on caring with a local heart for the communities we serve. Youll contribute to our positive, collaborative work environment as a culture champion while having access to the staff, resources and technologies you need to impact patient care. Youll find yourself in a work environment where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your own well-being.
Interventional Cardiologist - Build Your Legacy at Frye Regional Medical Center
Join Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke Lifepoint hospital in beautiful Hickory, North Carolina, where youll practice cutting-edge cardiovascular medicine while making a lasting impact on the lives of patients throughout the region.
As part of Lifepoint Health, a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to

Caring with a Local Heart , youll have the support, technology, and collaborative culture needed to thrive professionally while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.
This is an outstanding opportunity to step into an established, high-volume practice with immediate patient demand and the ability to build a long-term career within one of western North Carolinas premier cardiovascular programs.
Opportunity Highlights
Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Interventional Cardiologist to join our highly respected, hospital-employed cardiology team.
This position offers the rare opportunity to inherit an established patient panel with strong referral patterns and immediate procedural volume.
Practice Features
Join a collaborative team of 12 cardiologists, including:
Interventional Cardiologists

Invasive Cardiologists

Electrophysiologists

General Cardiologists

Established Structural Heart Program

Cardiovascular surgery backup available

Strong need for an interventionalist with a focus on PCI

Shared STEMI call of 1:7, promoting an excellent work-life balance

Primary practice location in Hickory, with rotating coverage at the nearby Lincolnton satellite clinic

Robust referral network serving a growing regional population

Duke Heart Affiliation
The Frye Heart Center is the first Duke Health Heart Affiliate in western North Carolina, providing physicians with access to:
Duke Heart Center clinical expertise

Evidence-based treatment protocols

Continuing education and physician collaboration

Advanced cardiovascular technologies and best practices

A commitment to delivering nationally recognized heart care close to home

Our compensation may include:
Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonus

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

Paid time off and retirement plan

Comprehensive health and well-being benefits

Student loan repayment assistance

Early-commitment residency stipend

Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days

Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage

Marketing and practice growth assistance

Why Frye Regional Medical Center?
At Frye, youll practice in an environment where physicians are valued, supported, and empowered to deliver exceptional patient care. Youll work alongside experienced colleagues in a collegial atmosphere that encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
Whether your goals include building a busy procedural practice, participating in a premier cardiovascular program, or enjoying a better balance between career and personal life, youll find the opportunity here.
Live Where Others Dream to Live
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Hickory, North Carolina, offers an exceptional lifestyle with affordable living, outstanding schools, and abundant outdoor recreation.
Enjoy convenient access to:
Charlotte - approximately 1 hour

Asheville - approximately 1 hour

Winston-Salem - approximately 1 hour

The Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains

North Carolinas beautiful beaches, just a three-hour drive away

Whether you enjoy hiking, mountain biking, boating, golf, or exploring vibrant downtown restaurants and breweries, Hickory offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and metropolitan accessibility.
Join a team where your expertise is valued, your career can flourish, and your healing mission truly matters.
Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.