Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Cardiologist

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine & Carilion Clinic
Roanoke, Virginia

The Carilion Clinic Cardiovascular Institute in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Cardiologist to join and expand our growing congenital heart disease program.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be fellowship trained in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, with additional certification in Adult Cardiovascular Disease and training in Internal Medicine. Candidates with Pediatric Cardiology training will also be considered, with a joint academic appointment in the Department of Pediatrics as appropriate.

The primary practice site is Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, a 703-bed Level 1 Trauma, Academic, and Tertiary Care Center serving nearly one million patients across southwestern Virginia. Outpatient services are provided in a newly renovated medical office building within walking distance of the hospital.

Practice Environment

• Adult Cardiology Section of 34 cardiologists
• Robust referral base supported by advanced cardiac technologies
• Collaborative, academically driven cardiovascular program

Responsibilities

• Office- and hospital-based care of adult congenital heart disease patients
• Commitment to high-quality clinical outcomes
• Education of general, interventional, and structural cardiology fellows
• Development and growth of the ACHD program
• Participation in research initiatives (encouraged)

Academic & Research Opportunities

• Academic appointment at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Access to research collaboration with:
• Carilion Clinic
• Fralin Biomedical Research Institute
• Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA)
• Involvement in medical student and graduate medical education

State-of-the-Art Facilities

In July 2025, Carilion Clinic opened the new Crystal Spring Tower, a 500,000+ square-foot expansion housing the Cardiovascular Institute and expanded Emergency Department, featuring:

• 3 Cardiovascular ORs
• 2 Endovascular ORs
• 2 General Vascular ORs
• 6 Cardiac Catheterization Labs
• 3 Electrophysiology Labs
• 76 ICU and Progressive Care rooms
• 46 Pre- and Post-Care rooms
• 5 Trauma bays (including the region’s only dedicated pediatric bay)
• 95 dedicated Emergency Department beds

Life in Roanoke, Virginia

The Roanoke Valley (metro population ~300,000) is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S., offering:

• Excellent public and private schools
• Low cost of living and affordable real estate
• Exceptional outdoor recreation (Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Smith Mountain Lake)
• Easy interstate access to major metropolitan areas and Atlantic beaches

About Carilion Clinic

Carilion Clinic is a community-based, integrated, not-for-profit health system where innovation and collaboration are central to our mission. The system includes:

• 7 hospitals
• 280+ practice locations
• 30 GME programs
• 850+ physicians across 85+ specialties
• Fully integrated EPIC electronic medical record

The Section of Cardiology supports fellowships in general, interventional, and structural cardiology, with a strong commitment to advancing cardiovascular care through education and research.

Compensation & Benefits

Carilion Clinic offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Salary with productivity and quality-based incentives
• Student loan repayment
• Sign-on bonus
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plans including 403(b), 457(b), and a fully funded pension plan
• Generous vacation and CME allowance
• Relocation assistance

Salary:

Minimum: $531,000

Maximum: $782,000

The posted salary range may not reflect the full value of the total compensation package. You are eligible to participate in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus compensation programs to improve the minimum salary.

Historical averages of Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus earnings are included in the maximum salary . In addition, comprehensive benefits and pension offerings further enhance the overall rewards package.