Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. UNC Cardiology at Lenoir | Kinston, North Carolina | UNC Health UNC Health is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist to join UNC Cardiology at Lenoir, located in eastern North Carolina.
This is an employed, full-time opportunity with a growing cardiology program, a brand-new cath lab, and the chance to help build interventional services for a community with significant patient need. The position is available due to a planned replacement, with flexibility for start date and scope of practice. Financial & Benefits Package Competitive guaranteed base salary with RVU production bonus and quality incentive Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Loan repayment and residency stipend options available Three-year employment agreement with UNC Health Visa sponsorship considered Qualifications Board Eligible or Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology Fellowship-trained in Interventional Cardiology Interest in program growth and practice building strongly desired Open to experienced physicians or new graduates with strong institutional support Practice Mix of Interventional and General Cardiology depending on candidate interest and skillset Procedures include PCI, with future plans for STEMI coverage and potential growth in peripheral and structural heart services Beeper call only; no in-house call required Join a team of 1 Interventional Cardiologist, 2 Non-Invasive Cardiologists, and APP support, with plans to add additional APP coverage APPs manage their own clinic panels and support inpatient consults New cath lab opening March 2026, equipped with Philips Azurion technology, Shockwave, pacemakers, and stents No onsite CV surgery; transfer agreement in place with ECU Health in Greenville Typical schedule includes clinic five days per week, one blocked procedure morning, average 26 patients/day, and 4 hours of protected admin time Kinston & Eastern North Carolina Kinston offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rural, underserved community while enjoying a collaborative medical environment and strong institutional backing.
Physicians can quickly establish themselves, build a loyal patient base, and help shape the future of cardiovascular care in the region. The area provides easy access to Raleigh, an international airport, and North Carolina’s coast, along with strong private school options and a relaxed coastal lifestyle—ideal for those with ties to eastern North Carolina or a love of the beach. Recruiter: Tina McBee, tina.mcbee@unchealth.unc.edu Other Information Other information: Education
Meeting the Board Certification Requirements. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine and completion of an ACGME-certified fellowship program. Licensure/Certification
Board Certified in Specialty DEA; MD ACLS Professional Experience
Prefer prior experience in Cardiology. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities
Language
Should be able to communicate proficiently in English. Reasoning Ability: high-level quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills required to diagnose and treat patients. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: NC medical license, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification required.
Board certification in Interventional Cardiology. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use their hands, hear, and talk. The employee will need to stand, walk, kneel, bend , and reach with their hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, The ability to lift up to 25 pounds is required. Work Environment: The work environment is a general medical office/hospital setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
. Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Health Medical Group Organization Unit: UNC Cardiology at Lenoir Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work
Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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